Duo-R not turning on

[Siskan]

Did you check the AV and power jack yet? Those are known to get cracked connections and typically need to be re-soldered.

I have checked the power jack as described above. I could check the AV jack too, but as the console doesn't light up and the CD doesn't spin, I assume it's more than an issue with the picture.

[Vimtoman]

Where in Europe are you based?

[Siskan]

Where in Europe are you based?

Sweden.

[Vimtoman]

Ah Ok If you were closer I could help you out.

[Siskan]

Ah Ok If you were closer I could help you out.

I appreciate that as well as the help you have offered in the thread until now. Thanks.

So does anyone else still have any clue?

[thesteve]

Did you check the AV and power jack yet? Those are known to get cracked connections and typically need to be re-soldered.

I have checked the power jack as described above. I could check the AV jack too, but as the console doesn't light up and the CD doesn't spin, I assume it's more than an issue with the picture.

as the system doesnt light up or spin CD before closing the lid and pressing run it could still be a video issue

[Siskan]

I'm pretty sure I pressed Run back when I first discovered this just because I thought it could be video related. There was no light, spin or sound anyway.

How would I check the AV jack anyway?

[thesteve]

well in most cases try wiggling it
also try a card and see if you get sound
only way to know for sure if its turning on is get a meter and check the 5V off the regulators

[Siskan]

I have tried a HuCard as well. And the regulators are working as they should.

[thesteve]

well if the regulators are working then it is on, and you can move up to "why no pic" why no sound"

[Siskan]

Well if you say so! I'm the clueless one. Is the light dependent on the picture traveling properly though? Sounds odd. What could I check next?

[thesteve]

the light is dependent on the CD system properly starting
so when turning on what does the screen do?
does it flicker, flash, blank screen ect
if it does nothing check your AV cable with a meter, its direct wired

[Vimtoman]

Ive been through this lot with Siskan via PM.
The cable is the last test i had left him with.