Need spindle motor replacement for Sony SCD 777ES.

From what I've found, it uses a Sony KHM-230AAA, just buy a whole used mech from here and you’ll get everything.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.TRS0.TSS0&a...

Or you can get a brand new one from here, Speedy Spare are a reputable Sony Australia Parts agent. remember $1aud is about 70c us
https://www.speedyspares.com/shop/sony/2202-sony-laser-unit-khm230aaaj1rp1-882013209.html

Or pay through the nose from EU
https://www.donberg.ie/catalogue/laser_units_cd_dvd/khm_230aaa.html

Cheers George

KHM-230AAA is for SCD-XA777ES (drawer loading player).  For SCD-777ES (top loading player), the laser head is KHS-180A.

Yes sorry your are correct, didn't see the XA.
Looking at this, you may need to find an old player that uses this to get the spindle motor as there are no complete mechs for this laser, even second hand.
Here are some cdp's that used this KHS-180a laser. Don't like your chances on getting a wrecked one of these either.
ACCUPHASE DP-100
CLASSE AUDIO OMEGA SACD
SONY SCD-1

Cheers George

my friend and tech dismantled and cleaned and relubricated the motor result is perfect tracking cd's when prior wouldn't track most cd's.... nothing else touched just the spindle...... 

This is excellent news!

One other thing to consider with many CD and SACD mechanisms is the small rubber belt that can stretch, dry out, or break. It’s a 50 cent part that while isn’t especially easy, also isn’t very difficult to replace, but can keep a transport from operating

I am sincerely sorry for not getting back to this thread and thanking you all for your very helpful responses. I am going to investigate cleaning and lubricating the motor as a possibility. I have already had the laser assembly replaced. After attending T.H.E. at Long Beach last month I am feeling a renewed desire and respect for good vintage equipment, as well as vintage audiophiles! If anyone has any additional info on a new or replacement motor, please let me know. Thanks again!