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| The tray switch problem was very common to all their carousel models that used it. (most if not all 5 disc models).
It was not unusuall to see them occassionally with stripped gears or busted rails where it has been thru someone's frustration. The only other known problem was with the laser mechanism &/or spindle motor which was strictly age related. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I do sympathize with you on the axe treatment!!!! 
Some changers can be a bit of a problem. This is a drawer type caurosel changer, not a stacker. I don't like stackers, and they can be a real pain in the backside to fix, and I generally keep my distance from them if I can, but caurosel changers are usually very good, and tend to have long lives - most of the time! And with members like vtech prodding me in the right direction, very easy to pull to bits and fix. VTECH - Unit is still going fine - I have changed discs many times now, and it performs flawlessly. 
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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WRONG! While a lot of mechanical changers can be a challenge to the untrained , obviously you have no clue about this one. It was one of the easiest gravy repairs ever--- of course if willing to take a little time to learn.  |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Get your biggest axe, and smash it into small pieces.
Seriously: When such changers start to fail, they can be a real pain to fix. It may not be just one faulty part, but there may be several parts that are a little worn each, and the result is that the mechanism is getting out of it's correct position. I personally never buy changers. Worst shit ever made. |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:22 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks.
I have printed this thread, for future reference. I note your comments about gear timing with respect to this fault. |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:07 am Post subject: |
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| Should be ok.
Good idea about being cautious on timing /gear tooth etc. For your info, for this particular procedure, you will not have to do worry about any timing issue. Specifically designed to be independent from gear timing in this case. |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:50 am Post subject: |
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| Hi.
Thanks for your help, btw - many people read forums, but don't post replies, so thanks.
Yes, I spotted those clips, but was a little paranoid about relative gear/teeth positioning. In VCR service(which I also do), correct alignment is VITAL. A good example being the mode-switch, and it's installation position, relative to the deck state - put it in one or two teeth out of alignment... Most VCR's have alignment marks though. Sorry, I digress... I kind of carried that knowledge over to this DVD drawer... Perhaps I was being over cautious, but better that I thought, then to rush the job, and totally muck it up!!!
It's all back together on the bench now, and has been playing discs for the last hour or so. I have ejected the drawer several times, and it stays out now, until commanded to go back in.
Hopefully, and based on your comments, the contact cleaner should have fixed this. I could not locate a new switch here anyway, so looks like this is the best way to fix it. |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:17 am Post subject: |
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| Ok First, thumbs up to your determination in getting to the switch
Yes the switch in question is under the tray & appears to be impossible to get at. Eventhough you may have already managed it, it is an easy process if/when you know how; NO need to disassemble/mark any gears or worry about any timing whatsoever(hope it's not too late). All you have to do is to release the tray from it's rails. the trick is to get to the two plastic tabs that limit the outward travel of the tray.Tabs are actually made on to the rail ends, BUT can be accessed thru two cutaway slots from the top of the tray. 1) pulll the tray all the way out 2) rotate the spinning portion just enough to expose the two small opening slots on the front edge . The two tabs can now be spread out just enough to allow the tray to pull out & up away from the rails. to reinstall is to reverse the procedure. |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:01 am Post subject: |
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| OK, with drawer fully open, I was able to get the tube from the can of "Contact Cleaner" in there, and give the switch a good squirt.
I have moved the switch back and forth, with a long, thin screwdriver. I have re-wet the solder contacts. Managed to do that without melting any plastic.
This switch is labeled: "POS SW 1", which I assume means drawer position switch, or open/close switch, and DEFINITELY is pushed when the tray is fully open, so I think I am dealing to the correct one. I have squirted the other(easy to get at) lever switch too. I will reassemble, and see what happens. |
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