Whats up with my CD player?

[Baby Huey]

I have a Marantz CD player and it has issues.

When I put a disc in it it just comes up with a "no disc" message. I've had the cover off and can't see anything wrong.

Any ideas what the problem may be?

[CRACKIE]

Does the disc spin up and try to read the disc's TOC ( table of contents) or not rotate at all ?

[Baby Huey]

It reads for a couple of seconds then says no disc.

[CRACKIE]

Can you get to the lens to check / clean it ? May involve lifting the cable clamp by hand.

[Baby Huey]

Thanks, I'll give that a go.

I'll let you know what I find.

[Baby Huey]

Cleaned the lens, no joy. The disc isn't spinning at all when inserted.

[Pupp]

I'd say it's bust

[Baby Huey]

Noooooooooo!

[headcase]

Faulty laser assy.

[CRACKIE]

headcase said:

Faulty laser assy.

+1. Sounds like laser. Might be worth giving the disc half a turn when the draw closes to make sure the spindle motor hasn't got a flat spot. Have seen that before on Philips ~ Marantz and Technics A series which use Philips swing arm type laser mechanisms.

[Baby Huey]

Thanks for advice everyone.

I've done a bit of research and the part I need is a VAM 1201.

Where is a good place to find one?

[freecar]

Baby Huey said:

Thanks for advice everyone.

I've done a bit of research and the part I need is a VAM 1201.

Where is a good place to find one?

https://www.chsinteractive.co.uk/electrical-components/general-components/lasers-optical-heads-ribbons-and-motors/laser-optical-heads-assemblys-original/philips-8/cdm12-1-vam1202-12-laser-optical-head-assembly-original-philips.htm

that what you need?

or a little round lump of plastic? They do those too!

Edited by freecar on Saturday 5th December 03:01

[Baby Huey]

Thanks a lot for that link Freecar.

I've mailed them re. availability.

Cheers.

[Baby Huey]

Thanks for all your help everyone.

CD player is now working again. Good news. It's nice to be able to repair something myself for a change.

Excellent service/value from Dalbani/Nikko Electronics too. Got the part delivered next day for £18.

I might spend the money I've saved on upgrading my speakers so will be starting a which speakers thread later.

Cheers.

[freecar]

Baby Huey said:

Thanks for all your help everyone.

CD player is now working again. Good news. It's nice to be able to repair something myself for a change.

Excellent service/value from Dalbani/Nikko Electronics too. Got the part delivered next day for £18.

I might spend the money I've saved on upgrading my speakers so will be starting a which speakers thread later.

Cheers.

I didn't see your reply sorry!

Cracking news, always better to repair than replace!

[headcase]

Oh yes, congrats and well done!