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Electronics repair?

Ichinisan

Ichinisan

Lifer
A question for someone with electronics repair knowledge:

I have a device which uses DRAM memory to simulate a video game cartridge for the Nintendo 64. It uses an attached IDE CD-ROM drive to load files containing cartridge ROM data. It eventually developed a problem causing the menu to freeze or show corruption when attempting to read from a CD-ROM disc. I purchased another unit (which was *not* cheap!) and it developed the same problem. I have tried replacing the CD-ROM with another PC CD-ROM drive. I suspect that it could have something to do with the IDE controller.

At my place of work, there is a repair/rework center for computer equipment. PC motherboards are commonly repaired with advanced equipment. I doubt they would be willing to repair my device as a favor because they do warrantee repairs for old/outdated equipment. Is there any chance that it might be easily repaired at an electronics shop? Is there some kind of tester I can buy to determine if the IDE controller is faulty? How would I identify the IDE controller to replace it myself?
 
Im sure there are IDE tester devices out there, but Ive never seen/heard of one, but Im sure they exsist or seen one. I've repaired alot of different types of things for jobs but never anything related to IDE.
 
Originally posted by: Ichinisan
A question for someone with electronics repair knowledge:

I have a device which uses DRAM memory to simulate a video game cartridge for the Nintendo 64. It uses an attached IDE CD-ROM drive to load files containing cartridge ROM data. It eventually developed a problem causing the menu to freeze or show corruption when attempting to read from a CD-ROM disc. I purchased another unit (which was *not* cheap!) and it developed the same problem. I have tried replacing the CD-ROM with another PC CD-ROM drive. I suspect that it could have something to do with the IDE controller.

At my place of work, there is a repair/rework center for computer equipment. PC motherboards are commonly repaired with advanced equipment. I doubt they would be willing to repair my device as a favor because they do warrantee repairs for old/outdated equipment. Is there any chance that it might be easily repaired by a electronics shop? Is there some kind of tester I can buy to determine if the IDE controller is faulty? How would I identify the IDE controller to replace it myself?
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Even if you don't think the guys at work will replair it why aren't you asking them these questions? They're probably well suited to answer them and may surprise you and be willing to help.

Thorin
 
Originally posted by: thorin
Originally posted by: Ichinisan
A question for someone with electronics repair knowledge:

I have a device which uses DRAM memory to simulate a video game cartridge for the Nintendo 64. It uses an attached IDE CD-ROM drive to load files containing cartridge ROM data. It eventually developed a problem causing the menu to freeze or show corruption when attempting to read from a CD-ROM disc. I purchased another unit (which was *not* cheap!) and it developed the same problem. I have tried replacing the CD-ROM with another PC CD-ROM drive. I suspect that it could have something to do with the IDE controller.

At my place of work, there is a repair/rework center for computer equipment. PC motherboards are commonly repaired with advanced equipment. I doubt they would be willing to repair my device as a favor because they do warrantee repairs for old/outdated equipment. Is there any chance that it might be easily repaired by a electronics shop? Is there some kind of tester I can buy to determine if the IDE controller is faulty? How would I identify the IDE controller to replace it myself?
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Even if you don't think the guys at work will replair it why aren't you asking them these questions? They're probably well suited to answer them and may surprise you and be willing to help.

Thorin
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I will ask them, but I usually work a late shift and don't see them unless 1 or 2 guys stay late.
 
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