Hi,

I cleaned and lubed the whole machine, but no joy, still having problems.

Here's whats happening.

When I first got it all together and put a disc in, the disk spun much
faster then before and the machine picked-up the tracks really well. But
alas, I had no output. The only sound I got was a bit of a crackling noise.
There was still a kind of scrapping sound that sounded like some spinning
part was rubbing against something else, when the disc is spinning, and
after a few attempts at track changes, and then letting the machine sit for
a while, I get the same problem as in the beginning. The disc doesn't spin
fast enough, there's a grinding noise and then the disc stops, and slips on
the spindle. (when this happens the display shows Disc, and never changes to
a track number. Also on this machine it shows a 1.00 or a 2.00 for track
number, then changes to a single digit when a track is actually playing)
I did notice when I had things apart that there was a belt system on the
left side near the back of the deck, and the belt is really loose. (the door
open and close belt and gears system is on the right of the deck, near the
front)

I am going to clean the lens again, which is part of the problem, I am
certain. But any thoughts on the grinding noise would be a big help, and
anything on why the spindle would not spin the disc or slipp would be a
great help too.

I really appreciate you guys bearing with here.

Steve


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Stephen A Vicinanza
Vicinanza Associates
121 Hickory Ave
Staten Island NY 10305
1 718 981 2303
1 917 681 8788

"Mark D. Zacharias" wrote in message
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"Stephen A Vicinanza" wrote in message
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Hi Again,

Thanks for the good advice.

What is anyone's reccomendation for the type of lubricants I should use
on the mechanical parts. For cleaning the lens I am going to use just
alcohol.

Thanks
Steve


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Stephen A Vicinanza
Vicinanza Associates
121 Hickory Ave
Staten Island NY 10305
1 718 981 2303
1 917 681 8788

"Mark D. Zacharias" wrote in message
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Stephen A Vicinanza wrote:
Hi
Okay, I inserted the disc and it loads properly. Meaning the carriage
takes the disc inside the machine and clamps it to the turntable. At
this point, I am able to rotate the disc with my finger, in either
direction. Meaning I can spin the disc freely, but does not have play
up and down. I press play and the disc spins, there is a noise like
loose stones rolling around inside the deck, the disc slows, slips a
great a deal, then it comes to a halt. I advance the track to 2, and
the disc spins much faster, then the same rolling stones noise, the
disc stops playing and then slowly comes to a halt, like what you
would expect if you had pressed the stop button.
I hope this is clear, I am a newbie, you know.

Thanks
Steve


At the very least a proper lens cleaning is in order. Other maintenance
as well, including cleaning any debris from around the spindle motor
shaft and applying a bit of light oil there (clean away any excess).
Other moving parts, slider surfaces etc should be cleaned and re-lubed
as necessary. Routine maintenance such as this has fixed many a cd
player, and is worth at least trying before looking for any more exotic
problems.

Mark Z.




A very light oil for the spindle motor, perhaps sewing machine oil, or I
like a commercial product called Tri-Flow. I also use it on the metal
rails on which the laser rides. It works much like WD-40 is supposed to
work, except it seems to last, whereas we all know WD doesn't. It's
silicon-based.
A fine litium grease is good for plastic gears.

Mark Z.