Disc Tray problem on DVD player.

[ashok]

Has anyone come across disc tray problems on the Panasonic 677A DVD player ?
The tray will not stay open when a disc is ejected. It comes out fully and then immediately closes . I replaced the belt on the pulley that drives the tray but that didn't help.
Just once in a while it does stay open. Maybe one out of 50 tries !

Where are the sensors that tell it that the tray is open ? Could they be faulty or dirty ? The tray does seem fully extended when open. Or is that the problem ? Should be able to check this at the position sensor.

I thought it could be a button problem but it behaves the same way with the remote also.

Thanks.
Ashok.

 

[gmphadte]

Normally there is a small switch that does this. U have to open/remove the tray to locate it. It is normally underneath the tray.

Gajanan Phadte

 

[ashok]

Thanks Gajanan,
I'll check this out. I'm afraid of damaging the ribbon cables by pulling them out many times. Or maybe I'll just wait till the machine dies !
Right now I hold the tray as soon as it comes out and release it when I have either removed the disc or put a new one in.

Cheers,
Ashok.