Of course the lens should be cleaned, but this particular symptom often
indicates that the spindle motor shaft needs to be lubricated. A small drop
where the shaft enters the motor. Clean up any excess with a cotton swab.

Mark Z.


"GD" wrote in message
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This unit plays intermitently. It will play fine for hours on end, but
when trying to play after has been off, often times the unit won't play.
The player seems to have problem with orientation, after it's been sutt
off, also will not open the drawer automatically while the problem
exsists.
Other times after trying to get unit to play, it will start playing and
for a long time, but on occasion it will stop finding another selection
and sit there idle. Has anyone got any ideas on this problem. Any
pointers would be appreciated. Thank You