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Hello,
I am having a problem playing cds on my system ie the cds skip tracks
even on new cds bought from shops. It seems to have most trouble with
the later half of the cd (tracks 5+) but that is not always the case.
I've tried keeping the speakers away from it and checking for dust on
the cd-lens.

Any help appreciated.
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"Nemo" wrote...
I am having a problem playing cds on my system ie the cds skip tracks
even on new cds bought from shops. It seems to have most trouble with
the later half of the cd (tracks 5+) but that is not always the case.
I've tried keeping the speakers away from it and checking for dust on
the cd-lens.


If it is having problems on the outside (last half) of the disc, the
problem may be the sled, especially on older equipment. The
service manual appears to be available online. It might be a
matter of cleaning and/or lubricating the sled track, etc.


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On Nov 1, 5:00*pm, "Richard Crowley" wrote:
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I am having a problem playing cds on my system ie the cds skip tracks
even on new cds bought from shops. It seems to have most trouble with
the later half of the cd (tracks 5+) but that is not always the case.
I've tried keeping the speakers away from it and checking for dust on
the cd-lens.


If it is having problems on the outside (last half) of the disc, the
problem may be the sled, especially on older equipment. The
service manual appears to be available online. It might be a
matter of cleaning and/or lubricating the sled track, etc.


Any idea where id get them from? Free if possible because I just spent
the last hour looking round. I don't want to sound stingy, but I've no
idea if Ill get what I paid for and also I may not have the expertise
to put the service manual to use.
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"Nemo" wrote ...
"Richard Crowley" wrote:
"Nemo" wrote...
I am having a problem playing cds on my system ie the cds skip tracks
even on new cds bought from shops. It seems to have most trouble with
the later half of the cd (tracks 5+) but that is not always the case.
I've tried keeping the speakers away from it and checking for dust on
the cd-lens.


If it is having problems on the outside (last half) of the disc, the
problem may be the sled, especially on older equipment. The
service manual appears to be available online. It might be a
matter of cleaning and/or lubricating the sled track, etc.


Any idea where id get them from? Free if possible because I just spent
the last hour looking round. I don't want to sound stingy, but I've no
idea if Ill get what I paid for and also I may not have the expertise
to put the service manual to use.


I found a couple of sites that claimed to have the manual either free
or for sale (I wasn't concentrating on the details). I found them with
a simple Google search for the make and model number.

But it is quite possible that the manual won't be much help for your
particular symptom anyway, no matter what your skill level. They
typically recommend just replacing the whole CD reader mechanism
rather than trying to repair it.

I have a very old (vintage) Sony CD player with the same symptoms,
and it appears to be that the sled has become gummed up from either
the lubrication (if any?) going dry and gummy, or else dust and grime
causing the sled to not move easily anymore.

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.


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"Richard Crowley" wrote:
"Nemo" wrote...
I am having a problem playing cds on my system ie the cds skip tracks
even on new cds bought from shops. It seems to have most trouble with
the later half of the cd (tracks 5+) but that is not always the case.
I've tried keeping the speakers away from it and checking for dust on
the cd-lens.


If it is having problems on the outside (last half) of the disc, the
problem may be the sled, especially on older equipment. The
service manual appears to be available online. It might be a
matter of cleaning and/or lubricating the sled track, etc.


Any idea where id get them from? Free if possible because I just spent
the last hour looking round. I don't want to sound stingy, but I've no
idea if Ill get what I paid for and also I may not have the expertise
to put the service manual to use.


I found a couple of sites that claimed to have the manual either free
or for sale (I wasn't concentrating on the details). I found them with
a simple Google search for the make and model number.

But it is quite possible that the manual won't be much help for your
particular symptom anyway, no matter what your skill level. They
typically recommend just replacing the whole CD reader mechanism
rather than trying to repair it.

I have a very old (vintage) Sony CD player with the same symptoms,
and it appears to be that the sled has become gummed up from either
the lubrication (if any?) going dry and gummy, or else dust and grime
causing the sled to not move easily anymore.

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.


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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
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Hello,
I am having a problem playing cds on my system ie the cds skip tracks
even on new cds bought from shops. It seems to have most trouble with
the later half of the cd (tracks 5+) but that is not always the case.
I've tried keeping the speakers away from it and checking for dust on
the cd-lens.

Any help appreciated.


Never mind checking the lens - clean it.

Also do the cleaning and lubrication mentioned by others. Resuscitates many
players.

Mark Z.


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