What's up with this Dreamcast GD-ROM?

Got this Dreamcat from Japan, and from what I can tell it's an early model (has a metal fan). However, it seems make a very annoying noise when moving the laser pickup. Guessing it needs to be greased but not 100% don't want to take it apart if it's not that.

 

Needs some lubrication there my dude

 

grab some White Lithium Grease if you don't have it , i prefer it over Silicone Grease

 

It needs greasing, indeed.

 

Have a look at the pinion on the sled motor - they sometimes crack, and when they do they make a noise just like that.

 

Brilliant. Thanks guys

 

I'll need to get me some of this soon. I'm guessing that the old grease should be removed entirely. What is the best way to do this?

I believe oil is used to on the rail that the drive moves along. What kind is best suited for this?

 

Alcohol to remove old grease. Lithium grease on sled rails.
Job done!

 

Alright thanks!

Would this work? https://www.putoline.com/en/catalogue/maintenance_greases/856/white-action-grease-ptfe/2065/

That seems to be roughly the same as "White lithium grease", although marketed for motorcycles. I can get that locally which is nice. Just want to make sure that it doesn't end up destroying the plastic gears