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by retrotech
Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:13 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: 3DO FZ-1 issues...
Replies: 2
Views: 11491

Re: 3DO FZ-1 issues...

not a pro but id check...
  • all solder points on the caps you just replaced
    caps around the power supply
sorry cant be of more help but until the cd problems id of said check/replace the 3 caps again
please keep us posted of any fixes you come about
by retrotech
Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: 3do fz-1 gears
Replies: 1
Views: 10094

Re: 3do fz-1 gears

possibly see if you can get one 3d printed from abs?
sorry i cant be of any more help
mike
by retrotech
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: Odd results after reading CD-Rs
Replies: 2
Views: 10483

Re: Odd results after reading CD-Rs

poss something to do with lense focus/strength ?
by retrotech
Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: 3DO FZ-1 - Noise when lens moves
Replies: 5
Views: 13132

Re: 3DO FZ-1 - Noise when lens moves

ive got a megacd 2 that has a nasty grinding noise when first starting but plays games and audio discs fine, ive been reading that tamiya (the rc car company) makes a great gear oil but im gonna go with a lil silicon spray and ill let you know how it goes but im thinking the same might apply to your...
by retrotech
Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: No video or sound from 3DO fz-1 / Testing Station console
Replies: 3
Views: 11599

Re: No video or sound from 3DO fz-1 / Testing Station consol

i was doing the googling a few months ago and didnt find anything, so just trying to stop people trashing easily fixable consoles :)
by retrotech
Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: FZ-1 won't turn on
Replies: 4
Views: 7942

Re: FZ-1 won't turn on

the fz-1 has an internal fuse, check that :)
by retrotech
Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: Parts needed
Replies: 0
Views: 5001

Parts needed

Im in need of a power and eject button for goldstar frontloader model and a power button for the fz-1...
sensible offers by pm or reply here...
thanks in advance and all the best for 2014!
by retrotech
Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: New guy with an intro and help needed!
Replies: 3
Views: 4832

Re: New guy with an intro and help needed!

i need me one of those too :( mines present...just a bit melted lol!
good luck with your request tho!
by retrotech
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: panasonic 3do fz-1 power but no video output :( FIXED!! :D
Replies: 8
Views: 20280

Re: panasonic 3do fz-1 power but no video output :( FIXED!!

just glad i saved this one :)
and yeah ill get a few pics tonight and upload them :)
by retrotech
Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: panasonic 3do fz-1 power but no video output :( FIXED!! :D
Replies: 8
Views: 20280

panasonic 3do fz-1 power but no video output :( FIXED!! :D

Hi everyone ive been given a fz-1 which powers up and ejects cd tray etc but i can't get any video output. i've tried multiple cables on all sockets (s-video,rca and rf) with no avail :( the board is very very clean so but im thinking a cap or two have failed (although they all look in very good con...
by retrotech
Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: Finally bought my first (broken) 3DO (troubleshooting help?)
Replies: 11
Views: 9069

Re: Finally bought my first (broken) 3DO (troubleshooting he

Hi everyone i've been given a pal (i presume) fz-1 with this exact problem, and think its worth the effort replacing caps. Has anyone else had this problem and solve it? i've ordered the power filter cap and will try that first, but to be honest the board is VERY clean with no smell or visible damag...