Repairing a PD-S703? Any hints?
Hello there,
apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but while I was googling I stumbled upon this forum.
I own a PD-S703 myself (bought it new, around 1994, if I am not mistaken).
It seems its laser unit has expired (doesn't recognize audio CDs anymore), so I sent it into the official repair shop here in Athens.
They contacted me with the following remarks:
- the laser unit needs replacement (surely it cannot be adjusted?)
- the shock absorbers are going to get replaced too (question: is it necessary?)
The quoted cost of materials 135 Euros, plus 50 Euros for the repair time, it goes up to a whopping 185 Euros(!).
Since I am in a tight financial situation these days, I thought about buying the laser unit and installing it myself (I have assembled many PCs and electronics in the past, so I know that my hands are good enough for doing delicate tasks). I have jeweler's screws, a digital multimeter and patience.
Can it be done in-house?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220090517310 is from a seller of laser units.
In the meantime, I have borrowed my sister's DVD player...
Thanks for any help,
Nick