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Hi I have a Sega Megadrive 1 & Mega CD 1. It has wroked for years from new but it has got a problem within the last week. When turned on the conosles comes on as normal and you see a good and correct image. When you place go to put the CD disc in start to play the Mega CD console starts and you hear the disc drive start up but within a few seconds it stops and this happens regardless for what disc is put in. I have got hold of a Sega lens cleaner kit and it has made no different. The sounds from the console sound normal and the start up demo the controllers work as normal. The Megadrive console works when run by its self so I am stuck. Do you have any idea of whats happening? is it fixable and if so what do I do? Thanks and kind regards Simon.

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Well, Sega's aren't known to be long lasting, but if it isn't an issue with the console itself you could try checking all of your cords, assuring they are plugged in good and tight to both your console and screen. Faulty cords can easily be overlooked. If your discs aren't working, but you're hearing the music from different ones and no picture, it sounds like an issue with one of your video jacks, so make sure everything is properly plugged in.
Failing that, bring it to a retro gaming shop to have it looked at or test it at someone else's place.

Testimonial: "Very helpful think i will take take it to be checked. Thank you for your help. Kind regards Simon."

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