Sega CD 2 problem HELP!

[jumbo11]

i seem to be having a similar problem. model 2 as well.

my spindle was a little too low as well and it the laser would make a lot of grinding noises.

i lifted the spindle slightly with my finger and tested a music cd and it works good now.

it takes 1-2 sec to go to next song a little longer to skip over a lot of songs. 3 sec to load the cd at startup.

should i still open it up?

[evildragon]

that's absolutely normal.. Don't forget, it's a single speed drive (1x), so it's seek time is quite slow...

though, if you feel it's taking a little long, just clean the lens...

[jumbo11]

yea i did clean the lens before and im playing a cd on this sucker right now and it's working very nicely.

no grinding now, just normal clicking.

thx

[jumbo11]

evildragon, could you tell me what to grease the laser metal rail with?

i opened my system up to check it out and everything is in tact but I removed some of the gunk from the rail.

i have some silicon spray. can i put a little bit of that on a q-tip and spread along the rail?

thx man

[evildragon]

you're supposed to LEAVE the "gunk" on the rail.. it's lubricant...

you want something that's like oil for a car, it prevents the friction from damaging the parts...