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How to fix a Cambridge Audio Azur 640C (or any other CD player)
Two weeks ago I got the dreaded "no disc" message when inserting either a burned disc or a Redbook CD. No warranty, only have $300 in the thing. What to do?
Tear it apart and see if it can be fixed! Better yet...find a website that will walk me through the ordeal! Here is the website.
Looks like I still gotta tear it apart.
Here it is with the hood off. Picture 1.
Two screws to remove to get to the lens. Could have easily moved the lens by turning the plastic gear. What is the fun in that? Picture 2.
The lens assembly. Used a Q-tip to make sure it moved freely, brushed all the dust off of it (really didn't see any).
Picture 3.
Close up of the lens. Note that it is manufactured by Sony. Used some magic cleaner (Isopropyl alcohol would have worked I bet) I picked up at Lonestar Audio Fest yesterday, sprayed a Q-tip and wiped the lens down. Reassembled....it works:bigsmile: .
Picture 4.
Tried a lens cleaning CD; complete waste of time. Looks like you have got to get right on the lens to clean it. Did not see any dirt or grime on the lens. Used a magnifying glass. Must be real sensitive.
The magic cleaner. Thanks to MaxxHorn speakers:jump: .
Picture 5.
Two weeks ago I got the dreaded "no disc" message when inserting either a burned disc or a Redbook CD. No warranty, only have $300 in the thing. What to do?
Tear it apart and see if it can be fixed! Better yet...find a website that will walk me through the ordeal! Here is the website.
Looks like I still gotta tear it apart.
Here it is with the hood off. Picture 1.
Two screws to remove to get to the lens. Could have easily moved the lens by turning the plastic gear. What is the fun in that? Picture 2.
The lens assembly. Used a Q-tip to make sure it moved freely, brushed all the dust off of it (really didn't see any).
Picture 3.
Close up of the lens. Note that it is manufactured by Sony. Used some magic cleaner (Isopropyl alcohol would have worked I bet) I picked up at Lonestar Audio Fest yesterday, sprayed a Q-tip and wiped the lens down. Reassembled....it works:bigsmile: .
Picture 4.
Tried a lens cleaning CD; complete waste of time. Looks like you have got to get right on the lens to clean it. Did not see any dirt or grime on the lens. Used a magnifying glass. Must be real sensitive.
The magic cleaner. Thanks to MaxxHorn speakers:jump: .
Picture 5.
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