Author Topic: Working Replacement CD Laser Assembly by Hitachi? (Read 1616 times)

KingDrool · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2006, 10:49:45 AM »

American. I'm gonna give it a shot.

KingDrool · « **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2006, 10:50:33 AM »

Ok, it arrived today. Question: How the hell do I get my Duo apart? I don't see any screws.

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note: For those pesky screws you'll need a tamper resistant torx bit, T-10.

I'm looking at the screws and they look different than the T-10. Are the screws different on US Duos?

This is the T-10

However, it looks like I need a bit that fits around something shaped like that...

Edit: N/M, I found it:
http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/shopexd.asp?id=83

At least, I'm pretty sure that should work. It works on Genesis cartridges and Nintendo stuff, and looks like it'll fit the Duo screws.

rolins · « **Reply #17 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:44:12 PM »

If you look at this picture above, the third image down, these are the type of screws that is in my Duo-R. You need tamper-proof/tamper-resistant torx bit, T-10. It might be another name, on mine torx bit it says T-10. They look like torx bits, but they're hollow in the center.

Are these the type of screw bits you need?

KingDrool · « **Reply #18 on:** June 21, 2006, 01:59:21 PM »

Nope. I need the second one down, I think. If you have a Genesis cartridge handy, the screws in the US Duo (mine, at least) are exactly like the screws in the back of the Genesis carts.

I did some checking around and I'm pretty sure the one I linked above will work. I'll let you know when it comes.

grendelrt · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:42:05 AM »

I would be interested to know how this went in a US Duo.

KingDrool · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:14:45 AM »

I'll keep you posted. Hopefully I'll know within the next few days.

esteban · « **Reply #21 on:** June 23, 2006, 03:51:39 AM »

Quote from: "jlued686"

I'll keep you posted. Hopefully I'll know within the next few days.

Good luck!

grendelrt · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2006, 05:40:15 AM »

Quote from: "jlued686"

I'll keep you posted. Hopefully I'll know within the next few days.

Did you ever get it working jlued686?

KingDrool · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2006, 08:47:27 AM »

Unfortunately, I don't know yet...

My giant fingers accidentally pulled out one of those wires, so I need to reattach is somehow.

DragonmasterDan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2006, 01:18:19 PM »

Quote from: "jlued686"

Unfortunately, I don't know yet...

My giant fingers accidentally pulled out one of those wires, so I need to reattach is somehow.

I'd definitely be interested in seeing if you have any success with the laser on a US unit.

rolins · « **Reply #25 on:** July 07, 2006, 02:26:38 PM »

Quote from: "jlued686"

Unfortunately, I don't know yet...

My giant fingers accidentally pulled out one of those wires, so I need to reattach is somehow.

Christ...I would have heart attack if that happens to me. Next time use needle nose pliers to loosen it.

KingDrool · « **Reply #26 on:** July 08, 2006, 06:21:03 AM »

Actually, that's what I did. The pliers slipped off the side and ripped a wire out. Believe me, I screamed out a few choice words. Luckily, I have a friend who repairs all sorts of electronics for a living and is going to fix the wire for me.

KingDrool · « **Reply #27 on:** July 08, 2006, 02:59:58 PM »

IT WORKS!

Full walkthrough with pictures coming soon!

DragonmasterDan · « **Reply #28 on:** July 08, 2006, 05:38:44 PM »

Quote from: "jlued686"

IT WORKS!

Full walkthrough with pictures coming soon!

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Awesome!

Added in edit: Oh and also is this the right screw driver?
http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/shopexd.asp?id=83

KingDrool · « **Reply #29 on:** July 08, 2006, 05:56:50 PM »

That's the one.