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Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement

Introduction

This guide details how to replace a failed GD-ROM drive with a new working drive.

Be sure to replace the GD-ROM with one corresponding to your model number. Refer to the Top Cover Disassembly Guide for instructions on where to find your model number.

Problem with this guide: The photos incorrectly show the power supply has been removed.

What you need

  1. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement, Expansion Bay: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement, Expansion Bay: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  2. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  3. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement, Top Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

    • Note: Remove the expansion bay to locate the fourth screw

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  4. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Internal components can be loose. Be careful that they do not fall out when removing the cover.

    • Turn the console right side up.

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

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  6. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement, GD-ROM: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement, GD-ROM: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the orange cable by giving it a gentle pull while wiggling the cable back and forth until it loosens from the logic board.

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  7. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the cables by gently pulling the three GD-ROM cables to remove them from the logic board.

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  8. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two black 12mm Philips #02 screws located on the left side of the GD-ROM bracket.

    • The console is rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise in the first photo. The second photo depicts the normal position.

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  9. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • When lifting the GD-ROM, be careful that the top half of the casing does not detached from its base.

    • Remove the GD-ROM by gently lifting it from its base.

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  10. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement, GD-ROM: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement, GD-ROM: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Replace the bad GD-ROM drive with a functional one.

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  11. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Secure the new GD-ROM drive to the console with the Philips #2 screws.

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  12. Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Connect the three GD-ROM cables to the logic board.

    • Connect the GD-ROM data ribbon to the logic board.

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If only it was that simple Sega screwed U.K gamers over with the fact we have to buy totally new consoles due to the wires of the disk drive being soldered in rather than clipped in.

Anthony Salmon - Reply

My HKT-3020 console, NTSC-U revision 1, manufactured in Japan during 4/2000, does not have the orange cable shown in step 5. I was able to skip steps 5 and 6, and for step 7 I had to remove 3 screws, not 2. My GD-ROM drive came as an assembly, mounted on a metal plate; the entire assembly simply lowers into a connector port. After removing the screws, I just had to gently wiggle it up and out of the port, then lower the replacement assembly into the same port, and replace the 3 screws.

Aaron Teplitsky - Reply

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