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Title: [VIDEO] CD32 Amiga CH01: Can I fix this rare Commodore Treasure?
Post by: Retronaut on August 15, 2025, 07:59:00 PM

Amiga CD32 CH01: Can I fix this rare Commodore Treasure? (https://youtu.be/A8dl3XQ3J4g)
I'm reviving this rare Amiga CD32! Bulging, leaking caps scream "recap time," so I’m tackling all 28+ SMD capacitors. Who knew replacing Retro gaming console caps could be this exciting? Hit play and enjoy this 2-part epic restoration journey — There is even a "guest star", flown in at great expense!

Title: Re: [VIDEO] CD32 Amiga CH01: Can I fix this rare Commodore Treasure?
Post by: F0LLETT on August 18, 2025, 11:24:44 AM

More likely a CD mech issue, as in laser, spindle, sled switch. So many things and cause same issue.
Taking ages to start spinning is definitely not right. It should instantly spinup, read toc and then start loading, like Leighs.

Title: Re: [VIDEO] CD32 Amiga CH01: Can I fix this rare Commodore Treasure?
Post by: Retronaut on August 18, 2025, 05:05:26 PM

Quote from: F0LLETT on August 18, 2025, 11:24:44 AM

More likely a CD mech issue, as in laser, spindle, sled switch. So many things and cause same issue.
Taking ages to start spinning is definitely not right. It should instantly spinup, read toc and then start loading, like Leighs.

Yes, that was really odd, I think it took about 10 seconds to do ANYTHING, I thought it was dead again. But since then, its been working just fine.
Actually, I do have some more games, I'll test those out on my CD32 later and see if it has any issues again.