I bought a sega cd model 1 and it won’t turn on. I’ve cleaned the connections and still nothing. I think it’s a blown fuse.

Are these hard to replace? Anyone know someone who fixes them?

Yeah it's a very common issue with models 1 and 2. Really easy to replace the fuse. Just 2 solder points to desolder after you remove the power board.

If it's the fuse, it's a pretty easy fix. I would HIGHLY recommend that you have it recapped at the same time. The capacitors on the main board are notorious for leaking, and I narrowly avoided permanent damage to mine when I recapped it. Might as well toss on a new belt as well if you are going that far.

sounds like the Pico fuse

Agreed, all these issues are only a matter of time. The first time I worked on my model 1, I only replaced the fuse. A few months later the caps went out. You can tell this when you turn it on and only the background screen loads, no menu options or Sega logo. Do it all at once and save yourself some time and headache. 

 

Like everyone has said it is very wise to check the capacitors to make sure they are not leaking. My model 1 was in pristine shape and the caps were leaking all over the place.

My model 1 I had bought personally a little after launch, and it was always climate controlled. Those caps are just bad, and should always be replaced.

As to who to get for service, I'd reach out to someone like Voultar on Twitter for a recommendation. I do my own work, so I don't have someone to personally refer you to.

Thanks for the replies guys. Is the fuse install a hard job? I don't now how to solder but I learn quickly.

Fairly easy. Besides a soldering iron and the right solder, you'll probably want some no-clean flux and desoldering braid or pump. Don't leave heat on the pads for too long or they may delaminate. There are a lot of tutorials online. You can find the fuse here: https://console5.com/store/fuse-1...

I'd recommend practicing on a peice of dead or unwanted electronics to get comfortable before you tackle something expensive. Remove and replace existing components on the board a few times until you feel comfortable. The fuse is through-hole, so you may need an older peice of electronics to practice with.