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04-28-01, 02:39 PM
My Sony DVD player will not play discs. The message keeps saying 'no disc' even though we have put in any number of discs. The laser thing makes its noise when you put the disc in, but nothing further happens, then you get the 'no disc' message. I think this MAY have something to do with my daughter whom I suspect of using the remote to open close open close the drive door repeatedly until it stopped working (she does not admit this though so I could be wrong). Any ideas? is it worth fixing and can I DIY or do I need an expert?
Smokey
04-29-01, 02:59 PM
Good Afternoon, caro500m:
What has failed is a small IR sensor in the set that "bounces" a beam off the disc to determine if the disc is loaded in the set.
Did your daughter cause the problem? I doubt it. In theory there is nothing you can do to this electronic equipement to cause a failure when using a remote control.
Can a DIY fix it? I doubt it seriously. For one, most folks don't have that kind of expertise. The old days of pulling the back off the set, swapping tubes, etc. is just a bygone memory. This repair is going to require some equipment you do not have around the house (such as an oscilloscope). And, you can't run to Mac's TV and buy the part. We've gotten beyond that and all the Mac's TV's have disappeared.
You need to take it to a factory service center and have it diagnosed. They have the parts, the equipment, the schematic diagrams, and the expertise to do the job. For this you may pay dearly. Get an estimate first. You may find it cheaper to replace the unit than have the old one repaired.
So buy your daughter an ice cream cone, hug her, and be thankful you have her.
Smokey ;)
What has failed is a small IR sensor in the set that "bounces" a beam off the disc to determine if the disc is loaded in the set.
Did your daughter cause the problem? I doubt it. In theory there is nothing you can do to this electronic equipement to cause a failure when using a remote control.
Can a DIY fix it? I doubt it seriously. For one, most folks don't have that kind of expertise. The old days of pulling the back off the set, swapping tubes, etc. is just a bygone memory. This repair is going to require some equipment you do not have around the house (such as an oscilloscope). And, you can't run to Mac's TV and buy the part. We've gotten beyond that and all the Mac's TV's have disappeared.
You need to take it to a factory service center and have it diagnosed. They have the parts, the equipment, the schematic diagrams, and the expertise to do the job. For this you may pay dearly. Get an estimate first. You may find it cheaper to replace the unit than have the old one repaired.
So buy your daughter an ice cream cone, hug her, and be thankful you have her.
Smokey ;)
05-03-01, 12:40 PM
Thanks so much for your reply, my husband was spitting bricks because he thought our daughter had broken the DVD player, she (and I) will be glad to know she didn't cause the problem. We'll take your advice and get a quote. My husband is an engineer, he works with computer and wireless tech so maybe someone at work might be able to fix it. Thanks again. Caroline.