Quiet the GD-ROM Drive

Chaniyth · Post by **Chaniyth** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:00 am

I used wD-40, I "painted" it on with a small brush on the GD drives gears, and metal rods, this quieted it down more than usual, and actually sped up access/read time.

However is it safe to use that? Would lube used for gears have made it even quieter? I'm not sure if it's the gears that were grinding or the metalic bar with grooves in it.

What's the best and safe kind of lube to use on the GD drive?

Thanks in advance.

someoneElse · Post by **someoneElse** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:57 am

The only bad thing about WD40 is that it will attract dust, and could eventually have a negative impact on the performance of the gears and rods.
If it isn't in a very dusty area, it shouldn't really build up to those levels anytime soon.

Petroleum jelly and other oil based lubricants are a big no-no, as they will eat away at the plastic components.

Something like White Lightning or similar lubricants should do well.

I was naughty, I just sprayed some WD40 into a paper cup and waited for the foam/bubbles to settle out of it, and brushed the foamless liquid on. Didn't seem to make it any quieter, but it did increase performance and reduced loading times a bit.

I also did the same to the fan, which actually seemed to make it LOUDER at first, since it allowed the fan to spin up to a higher speed than before. Opening the system up and cleaning the fan blades with a damp Cotton swab, etc. every once in awhile is a good thing as well.

Chaniyth · Post by **Chaniyth** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:07 am

Yeah I think the "grind" is from the small metallic rod with the grooves in it. Not too sure though.

However yeah the WD-40 does increase performance and reduces load time, apparently it makes the gears a bit looser, thus reducing load time.

farrell2k · Post by **farrell2k** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:13 am

it's going to have a negative effect, in the end. Dirt is gonna build up when you put any sort of lubricant on them, especially wd40, which turns into this nasty white junk after a while. You're better off just leaving it alone.

fishman · Post by **fishman** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:37 pm

I use a very light coat of lubricating oil. As long as you don't apply it too heavily it shouldn't collect too much dust. (or at least mine didn't).

nymus · Post by **nymus** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 12:14 am

I like the "noise" GDROM makes.

It's like a "revving" engine. VRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMM!!!!!

Calavera · Post by **Calavera** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 12:41 am

nymus wrote:I like the "noise" GDROM makes.

It's like a "revving" engine. VRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMM!!!!!

It's like you're really there when playing F355 Challenge.

bizzle · Post by **bizzle** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 12:49 am

Calavera wrote:
nymus wrote:I like the "noise" GDROM makes.

It's like a "revving" engine. VRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMM!!!!!
It's like you're really there when playing F355 Challenge.

LOL.. thats a good one. Anyway, I have 2 different model GD-roms, both aren't to loud.

T1z3R · Post by **T1z3R** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 3:45 am

shouldn't this be in Hardware?

anyways....WD40, as others have said, is not recommended.
instead you should be lubricating the mechanical parts of the GD-Rom using silicon based grease which is designed to be resistive to heat, non stick and for use on both metal and plastics.

Chaniyth · Post by **Chaniyth** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 9:24 am

Ok, if I got silicon based grease, is there a safe way to remove the WD-40?

MystiK · Post by **MystiK** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:19 pm

are u all insane?
WD-40 on your dreamcast??

DeGamer · Post by **DeGamer** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:45 pm

This topic is old (several months), why does it say it was posted 2 days ago?

T1z3R · Post by **T1z3R** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 6:21 am

kubyx wrote:Ok, if I got silicon based grease, is there a safe way to remove the WD-40?

not really.

best way to get rid of it would be to strip all the parts and clean them with alcohol. but thats not really recommended.

someoneElse · Post by **someoneElse** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:23 pm

DeGamer wrote:This topic is old (several months), why does it say it was posted 2 days ago?

I'm guessing....because it WAS posted a few days ago? *shrugs*

Nicklepete · Post by **Nicklepete** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:26 am

All the WD-40 is going to do is strip out the lube that is currently in there... I know that some people think that it is a good lub, but that is not what it is intended for. If you want to reck rollerblades, use WD-40...

DeGamer · Post by **DeGamer** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 9:23 am

someoneElse wrote:
DeGamer wrote:This topic is old (several months), why does it say it was posted 2 days ago?
I'm guessing....because it WAS posted a few days ago? *shrugs*

kubyx (the original author of this topic) posted this months ago with the same exact wording. Even the responses are the same. The only ones that were actually posted a few days ago are from July 23 (where Mystik posted) and on.

I guess it's another forum bug.

So if I revive an old topic the date will change

someoneElse · Post by **someoneElse** » Sat Jul 26, 2003 1:25 pm

DeGamer wrote:
someoneElse wrote:
DeGamer wrote:This topic is old (several months), why does it say it was posted 2 days ago?
I'm guessing....because it WAS posted a few days ago? *shrugs*
kubyx (the original author of this topic) posted this months ago with the same exact wording. Even the responses are the same. The only ones that were actually posted a few days ago are from July 23 (where Mystik posted) and on.

I guess it's another forum bug. So if I revive an old topic the date will change

Hmm.....that's odd, because in my first response to the thread, there were no other responses to the original post...Hmm.... very strange indeed....

Something to do with the date bug 'fix'?

jjoepr · Post by **jjoepr** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:48 am

The GD-Rom is Loud When you play CD-Rs. It's not as loud with a normal GD-Rom.

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