View Full Version : Sega Saturn Help (URGENT!)
danito
12-24-2006, 09:41 PM
Can anyone tell me why I have to set the language and date every time I turn on my Saturn? I have an action replay in there so it should at least save to that, but it doesnt. Also, It says that game files are stored in the memory of my action replay, but it never shows in the games.
mtxbass1
12-24-2006, 09:50 PM
The coin battery in your saturn is dead. It needs to be replaced. It's similar to a CMOS coin battery for a PC.
wrxguy05
12-24-2006, 09:57 PM
look on the right hand side with the rear of the console facing you, open the latch there is a battery you can replace there its about 2-3 dollars at any walmart replace it and its good to go
danito
12-24-2006, 10:06 PM
Thanks so much, both of you!
WhipSmartBanky
12-24-2006, 10:35 PM
It's a CR2032 3V battery, FYI.
I do believe you may need some sort of "battery" for it.
WhipSmartBanky
12-24-2006, 11:08 PM
I do believe you may need some sort of "battery" for it.
ORLY?
Photomotoz
12-25-2006, 08:17 AM
I know you really only need one battery but the prices in stores are crazy. On eBay you can get several dozen for about under $10. I suggest going for that in the future since, and if you have or get a Dreamcast this is the best way to go for VMU batteries.
svrasputin
12-25-2006, 06:35 PM
Is there any reason that Dreamcast is doing the same thing right now? I have to reset the time/date each time I turn it on...
Vinny
12-25-2006, 08:22 PM
The Dreamcast shouldn't need the date/time reset as long as it's plugged in...
svrasputin
12-26-2006, 05:09 PM
Hmmm...I wonder if it could be a problem with my third party AC adapter for the Dreamcast?
Anyone know?
Pijaibros
12-26-2006, 05:33 PM
The battery that comes in the Dreamcast originally, is actually rechargable. I am able to get the old battery working again, simply by plugging the system in, turning it on for a few hours and leaving it to recharge the battery. If that doesn't work it's probably fried and I suggest you keep reading.
There is an internal battery that gives power to the memory in the Dreamcast. When the battery runs out, the DC forgets the date when you turn off.
It's the same type of battery that goes in the VMU. To replace it, open up your DC, look at the board at the front where the controllers plug in and you will se a battery. Get it out with a flathead screwdriver (may be a bit hard as it is sometimes glued on) and replace with a new one. Make sure the connections are still the right way round - you want the positive side facing away from the controller ports.
Photomotoz
12-29-2006, 11:12 AM
The battery that comes in the Dreamcast originally, is actually rechargable. I am able to get the old battery working again, simply by plugging the system in, turning it on for a few hours and leaving it to recharge the battery. If that doesn't work it's probably fried and I suggest you keep reading.
There is an internal battery that gives power to the memory in the Dreamcast. When the battery runs out, the DC forgets the date when you turn off.
It's the same type of battery that goes in the VMU. To replace it, open up your DC, look at the board at the front where the controllers plug in and you will se a battery. Get it out with a flathead screwdriver (may be a bit hard as it is sometimes glued on) and replace with a new one. Make sure the connections are still the right way round - you want the positive side facing away from the controller ports.
A note on replacing that battery.
First of all the battery is a bit different from the VMU one. The VMU one is not a recharble so make sure you get one that recharges.
Second and most important is the fact that the battery is soldered in. And trust me, it is a motherfucker to take out. I did everything to get it out, even heating the metal with a soldering iron did not work. I eventually pried it apart and one of the connectors that goes into the PCB got disconneced and I had to solder it in, which is tough to do with since the old solder does sucks and there is not much to stick to, even with fresh solder.
Also when I replaced it with a standard battery, the same as the VMU one, it really only works when it is plugged in. As soon as I unplug it it stops. And it is really finky. Some times even when it is plugged in it does not work.
So if you do decided to do this I suggest you first find a recharble 3v battery that fits there and figure out a good way to remove the old one. Also since the old battery was soldered in you have to find a way to keep the new battery in. I used tape but it does not work well. I would solder it but it is hard to be fast and precise when you can't keep a battery hot for long.
Circa2113
12-29-2006, 12:13 PM
Just a heads up since we all love to save a few pennies, Lowe's sells 2-packs of energizer 2032's for $1.49.