Installing Sega Dreamcast Controller Port

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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  • Author: wkwong
  • Time required: 15 to 25 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate

A guide to remove the GD-ROM from the Sega Dreamcast.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Expansion Bay  ¶ 

  • Verify that the console is disconnected from the AC outlet before you begin.

  • Flip the console over on its back.

  • Take note of your model number, in case replacement parts are needed.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the expansion bay by applying pressure to the small clip on the expansion bay while prying it away from the console.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Top Cover  ¶ 

  • Locate and remove all four black 12mm Phillips #02 screws from the underside of the console.

  • The fourth screw is hidden under the expansion bay if it has not already been removed.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Be careful that the internal components do not topple out.

  • Flip the console topside up.

  • Remove the top cover of the chassis by gently lifting the upper portion of the console.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Controller Port  ¶ 

  • Be gentle with the white controller cable as it can be a bit fragile.

  • Disconnect the white controller cable by gently pulling the the cable while wiggling it back and forth until it detaches from the controller board.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove the four 14mm Philips #02 located on the controller board.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Disconnect the white fan header from the controller port

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Remove the controller board by lifting it up from the controller port.

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