Final solution to DC reset problem!

[Daniel Eriksson]

Even if it just happens once every half year, its still irritating to play games with the suspense that the DC might reset anytime. So I thougt, perhaps I could solder the PSU contacts to the connector. Then, there is no risk they will lose contact. I am pretty used to soldering, so that is not a problem, however I wonder if this might destroy my DC in any other way. What do you think? Is this necessary and will it work?

 

[mal]

It should work, but it will be a pain in the arse to get the DC apart again if you ever have to.

 

[Daniel Eriksson]

I doubt I will have to... Just making shure it will work.

 

[Daniel Eriksson]

Its done! And it works fine! Ill report later on to check if it has fixed the resetting problem.

 

[RockinB]

It should work, but it will be a pain in the arse to get the DC apart again if you ever have to.

To fix my reset problem, I've tried soldering the 6 Power Supply Unit pins with the mainboard. I've used some thin cables, such that there is no problem when I ever have to take the Dreamcast apart.

Anyways, the reason why I'm bumping this old thread is, that even soldering didn't help the reset problem. The Dreamcast still resets 1-2 times a minute.

When it first appeared, I used some matches to press the contacts more closely together, it worked for a while. Then after some months, the reset problem occured again. From there on, it couldn't be removed. I tried cleaning the contacts with a sharp knife and even soldering didn't work.

What else can I do?

 

[RockinB]

OK, cleaning or soldering the PSU-Pins didn't work, putting a book onto the CD drive didn't work......then I fixed the little black switch with some tape and it works!

I'm very happy now, because I can play Shenmue 1/2 at christmas.