Hello to all,
I just received a used Meridian 506.20 which arrived slightly defective from France: It would not play any CD. It sometimes manages to recognise CDs (display total duration of CD and number of tracks), which indicates laser mechanism ok, but not play them - neither error codes nor a 'No Disc' message on the display though, display shows 4 horizontal lines when inserting disc.
After a bit looking closer I noticed that the black CD holder cap from the drive spindle had been fallen off (I still have it but it's detached from spindle). If I carefully place it again on its originally position, the CD player can play CDs again - beautifully so.
How do I properly align it on its axis and mount it again - super-strong glue?
Best and thanks a lot (alone the smooth tray slider mechanism of the Meridian is a sight to behold, so much like to make this thing running again!),
mbosse99
I just received a used Meridian 506.20 which arrived slightly defective from France: It would not play any CD. It sometimes manages to recognise CDs (display total duration of CD and number of tracks), which indicates laser mechanism ok, but not play them - neither error codes nor a 'No Disc' message on the display though, display shows 4 horizontal lines when inserting disc.
After a bit looking closer I noticed that the black CD holder cap from the drive spindle had been fallen off (I still have it but it's detached from spindle). If I carefully place it again on its originally position, the CD player can play CDs again - beautifully so.
How do I properly align it on its axis and mount it again - super-strong glue?
Best and thanks a lot (alone the smooth tray slider mechanism of the Meridian is a sight to behold, so much like to make this thing running again!),
mbosse99
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It looks to me that the cap originally snapped into place over those black 'fingers' on the drive spindle which may now have lost their tension.
Is there anything interesting to see on the reverse side of the cap?
Before committing to a permanent adhesive, I would first try securing the cap with an elastic sealant which would allow removal should it prove necessary.
Is there anything interesting to see on the reverse side of the cap?
Before committing to a permanent adhesive, I would first try securing the cap with an elastic sealant which would allow removal should it prove necessary.
Just got an update from Mr Tech Guy Limited, official repair partner for Meridian:
"I'm afraid the mech caps are no longer available and haven't been for many years now, so I'm afraid we can't help with a new one of those.
However, if you clean the glue residue from the old one (and the mech spindle itself), you can usually get the cap aligned by hand with a small bit of super glue. The important thing is that it has to be exactly central and flat, otherwise it will cause the unit to skip CD's. Sometimes it's best just to leave it off."
Stuff to try...
"I'm afraid the mech caps are no longer available and haven't been for many years now, so I'm afraid we can't help with a new one of those.
However, if you clean the glue residue from the old one (and the mech spindle itself), you can usually get the cap aligned by hand with a small bit of super glue. The important thing is that it has to be exactly central and flat, otherwise it will cause the unit to skip CD's. Sometimes it's best just to leave it off."
Stuff to try...
That simply reinforces my advice not to immediately commit to a permanent adhesive.