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Hello, I have a Memorex CD-i 2200 (sold in USA by Radio Shack) that I purchased new. It sat around for a bit and now does not power up at all. Is there a fuse inside that can be replaced or any other possibility that I should examine before I give up on it? Any advise would be appreciated. I have some games that we would still play if it worked.

Thanks,

Steve

The memorex player is just a licensed 450 model, right? So maybe the power brick has lost life? If one wire lost connection, the system appears to be dead. I guess, when it would be about the frightening 'timekeeper battery', the system would at least show a sign of life! So perhaps your problem is not that big, check all the connections and fiddle around with the brick to see if at one point it starts to power up. If it does, solder the lost wire back on!

Let us know how you get on!

Hello,
Thanks for the reply. This unit does not have a power brick. It has a normal power cord. The unit is more similar to the Phillips CD-i 220. Normal component size. Has slot for video cart in rear, etc. If there is a battery or fuse or something that could shut it down completely, please let me know how to access it. I would love to use the unit when our kids come home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Miss Whacky Golf! HA!
Thanks.
Steve

So.... When you powert he player, nothing happens? No indication on the display? Does the system try to start, open the tray? Does it make any sounds? In that case, it sounds like the power supply is either burnt or a wire is loose. Have you tried to open the player (screws on each side) and have a look inside? Any suspicious things? We love some pictures

I'll open it up and see what there is to see. Don't know what I'm looking for, but I can take some photos. May be a day before I can get to it. Thanks again.
Steve

Hello. I took the lid off and took some photos of the interior of my unit. How do I post them on this site?

Still no power. Checked the continuity of the power cable. Checked ok. Don't know what to look for next. Nothing seems obviously scorched or burned up. Any ideas?
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I posted my photos of the internals of the Memorex unit on Flickr. Go to this address to see them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdatexas/s ... 719587829/

If that doesn't work, you can go to this address and choose the CD-i set.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdatexas/

Anyone with ideas of how to troubleshoot my CD-i? No power up at all. See previous posts.

Thanks,

Steve