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Wolf
27-04-2009, 11:23
Hi everyone i bought a dreamcast last week my problem is...

date & time

everytime i turn on the dreamcast after a day i lose the time and date and its back to deflaut like its all done all over again so i need help on this so is there supposed to be another wire? i have the visual memory on the controller and thats no problem. so i need help badly guys is there any tips?oh and its a blue circle dreamcast

Killer French Bread
27-04-2009, 11:28
The battery has run out, not exactly sure of the type but I think it's CR2032. You'll need to solder a new one in.

Wolf
27-04-2009, 12:27
The battery has run out, not exactly sure of the type but I think it's CR2032. You'll need to solder a new one in.yes its a CR2032 i have batteries for the visual memory but do u put the battery in the console or visual memory

Killer French Bread
27-04-2009, 12:34
In the console. I've not done it myself but apparently you have to unsolder the original one first.

Wolf
27-04-2009, 13:33
In the console. I've not done it myself but apparently you have to unsolder the original one first.is it on the back or front of the dreamcast?

richarddavies
27-04-2009, 13:37
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFF5WWJZ65c