Sega Dreamcast – Not reading games
Fixing a Sega Dreamcast that wasn’t reading discs due to faulty laser. Totally worth it to get the console back to working order. After investigating the fault, it became obvious that the laser, which reads the game discs, had worn out over time. It’s a common issue with older consoles since the laser degrades, making it harder for the system to read discs, or sometimes not recognise them at all.
To fix it, we tracked down a top-quality replacement laser that would work with the Dreamcast. The actual repair involved carefully taking the console apart, removing the faulty laser module, and installing the new one. It’s a bit tricky since the laser is very sensitive and can be damaged easily. After putting the new laser in, we tested it with a variety of different game discs to make sure everything worked smoothly—no errors, no skipping. This part was crucial to check that the new laser was fully compatible with the console’s systems.
The customer was really happy with the repair, since their Dreamcast was back to its original state, letting them enjoy their games without any issues. The total cost was £120, which included the new laser, the labour, and making sure everything was working perfectly. The customer thought the price was very fair. Overall, it was a successful repair that not only brought the Dreamcast back to life but also showed how much we care about keeping classic gaming consoles in good working shape, so people can keep enjoying their retro games.