Sega Dreamcast Reset Loop Fix - Power Supply Pin Cleaning Method & Permanent Solder Repair

In this video I show you how to repair a faulty Sega Dreamcast video game console. This dreamcast began to randomly reset itself intermittently - making it unplayable due to the constant reboot loop. Sometimes the Dreamcast logo wouldn't even finish loading before the console would restart itself, other times it would happen during games.
This problem is quite common on the dreamcast and is actually a really easy problem to solve. The cause is the power supply output pins that get corrosion and dirt buildup on them over time which causes intermittent contact with the motherboard.
In this video I will show a cleaning method I use plus how you can bend and rough-up the pins to repair the console without using solder. This would usually fix the problem on most consoles but the issue can sometimes return.
For a more permanent repair I actually also use a soldering iron and solder onto the pins. This makes them overall fatter/larger in diameter and creates a tighter fit with better contact. If you have access to a soldering iron I would strongly recommend you also use that as the repair is more permanent and long-lasting this way.
The model of the Dreamcast console shown in this video is HKT-3030 but all models will be almost identical inside and out.
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[@breeseburger]

This is the exact same problem I have. I got my Dreamcast from my attic and it worked first day and partly second (today). But then it started to do the reset loop and the screen won't work. If this works then thank you so much.
Edit: IT WORKS THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU'RE THE BEST.

[@GabrielShaid]

Thank you so much, my friend! With your help I saved my baby!!!

[@TheIcePhoenixx]

Thank you, this worked like a charm.

[@jeanmorales257]

In my case it was the metal contacts in the plastic piece that were too compressed, so my solution was to take 6 match sticks and sharpen their ends to make a small wedge and then put in the plastic piece and break any excess length. The goal was to make sure both the pins on the mainboard and the contacts in the power supply made good contact.

[@eletro_doc9529]

One should never use abrasive methods (steel wool, sandpaper, scrapping etc) to remove oxidation because it removes the remaining of the original protective coating... The best way is to use liquid metal polish products, in a little bit of cotton and then clean it afterwards with another cotton with isopropylic alcohol.
Also, solder will not attach the right way to these pins because they're coated... It will give you one more trouble to work around in the future. Solder will oxidate in a much faster way than the original coating.

[@ChechelEXGBR]

what tools did you use (other than the soldering iron) for the dreamcast to stop being in this reset looping all the time? and will the font be able to be removed again in case it goes wrong?
well, with this method the dreamcast is not resetting anymore.

[@jessragan6714]

I just cleaned the pins with alcohol myself, but I had to do it again a month later. I'll consider the solder solution if it becomes a problem in the future (and it likely will).

[@deafmonk24]

instead of soldering the p
ins like you did, I just clean the pins and then the pin contact clip, I used the screwdriver I have and made the contact in the clip like a closed contact so when connecting the clip to the pin, it will have a full contact with no issue.

[@Mashusyam]

my voltage is 3.3 volts and 12 volts is recorded but my 5 volts only reads 0.5 volts.. what should i do?

[@kevinvandorst]

I did this, and now my dreamcast does not power up and smells like fire... lol.. thanks I guess.

[@Skibityrizz-f4q]

I followed your instructions and now I have no power to the system

[@bmwmd110]

lol

[@SeleDreams]

Don't touch the pins with your fingers, touching a power supply's components bare handed is dangerous

[@rafachrzanowski]

No man, don't use any tools, the WD40 alone will help. Just clean the pins with WD40. It works 100% - I guarantee.