saturn screwdriver trick

[jd1579]

I read the faq on how to change the laser strength to read a cd-r and I tried to get it to work and it won't and I don't understand what I am doing wrong. I have a type 2 sega saturn is there any kind of special eqipment that I need to get this to work?

Thanks in advance

 

[Taelon]

You did mean a CDRW and not a CDR, right?

But do make sure your CDRW disc is properly burned/will work, and if your Saturn won't read it, just increase the laser strength a little more... until it kicks in. Best to make sure your Saturn still reads normal CDR discs as well.

To make things easier, you might burn a normal audio CD to a CDRW disc and just try to make your Saturn play the audio from the BIOS menu.

 

[klakalou]

i personally wouldnt tamper with the laser unless neccessary.

 

[Yceman]

And be sure to don't set it too high or your Saturn will overheat and games will start to have problems (like freezing). I know that cause it happened with me

 

[Jaded God]

I would just stick with CD-R's but if you want to tamper with your laser it can be done

Check the guides here.

 

[Arakon]

it won't overheat, but the laser unit will burn out much faster (or immediately if turned too high).

 

[TheXev]

Well, I adjusted my Saturn to use RW's, and it didn't take me long as all.

I adjusted the knob one way... untill it stopped reading any CD's.... so.. I uh, turned it the other way.. untill RW's spun up, it can read RW's fine now.. only took me about 15 mins to do.

Took me 3 1/2 hours to do it on my DC.. it is FARRR more picky, as there is a "sweet" spot you must find. >_<

 

[jd1579]

thanks I apperciate the help