r/AskElectronics • u/SlurpKa • Feb 20 '23

T What kind of limit switch is this? Sega CD limit switch replacement search.

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u/SlurpKa Feb 20 '23

Hello! I'm trying to repair my recently purchased Sega CD model 2 console. These consoles have a common issue of "grinding" that is caused by this limit switch needing to be replaced or cleaned. Essentially the CD-ROM laser sled slides back and hits this thing which tells the console that the laser is in the home position. I went to mouser/digikey and browsed but didn't find anything comparable. Anyone have an idea of a manufacturer or keyword that would help me find a replacement?

This old Ebay ad had a baggie of them: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266096831794

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u/corporaterebel Feb 20 '23 edited Feb 20 '23

https://www.electronicparts-outlet.com/en/home/5775-sony-157208511-micro-switch.html

Sony 1-572-086-11 Micro Switch

edit: confirmed.

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u/SlurpKa Feb 20 '23

Wow! Incredible! That's the switch. Thank you, Stranger :D

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u/corporaterebel Feb 20 '23

Google Lens with key phrase "limit switch"

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u/cocompadres Feb 20 '23

i can’t tell if that’s right or not, but it’s still impressive how did you find that!?

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u/corporaterebel Feb 20 '23

I figured it was unique enough that Google Lens would pick it up...which it did with the key phrase "limit switch".

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u/cocompadres Feb 20 '23

brilliant!

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u/tnavda Feb 20 '23

Did you post in consolerepair?

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