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Default Problem With Sony RX55 3-CD changer

On Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:37:24 -0700 (PDT), Nemo
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On Nov 1, 7:04*pm, "Richard Crowley" wrote:


If you really want to fix it, you could try cleaning the track with
alcohol and a cotton swab. But I don't hold much hope for a
complete recovery. Those things weren't made to last that long.
And they are cheap enough to just replace that they weren't
really made for any kind of repair.


Ill have a go anyway. Thanks for your help.


Richard has already layed out the regimen: wash the rails and
the sled's sleeve bearings with alcohol; then lube with a very
light petroleum-based oil. Something called "sewing machine oil" in
the States is probably about right. This is a low-stress lube gig, and
problems mostly occur with the lube getting ideas above its
station and thinking that it's a wax.

Many/most sleds are coupled to their driving motors with a small
belt. Good luck! but MCM keeps a pretty good selection. But better
plan on replacing this tiny critter too.

Only a crazy person would expend effort to fix an old CD player.
God bless crazy people.

And all the best fortune,
Chris Hornbeck