Repair a Sony SCD 777ES?

I feel for you Elizabeth, my Sony SCD777ES is gathering dust as it will not read anything anymore.  It  last had the laser replaced 10 years ago.  Too bad Sony doesn't keep parts for their older units.  Now I use a McIntosh SACD player and a Esoteric SACD player.  I don't miss the agonizingly slow loading of the Sony.

stevebraxtonno, I do not have any contact for Sony since they left Texas. Perhaps a Google search can reveal this information? I wonder if Bill Thalmann has the correct calibration equipment? He is awesome, offers excellent electronics service. I use a Pioneer Elite 59-AVi universal (CD/DVD/SACD) spinner.

stevebraxtontry this # for Grand Rapids MI - 888.222.SONYKeep us posted on this development.

stereo5, Your SCD777ES may be very repairable. The one I repaired required some work on Gear C in the transport assembly. It would not spin on the shaft which caused the read problem. I used a fine 3 mm round file to open up the bore hole. As I understand, the nylon gears over time become too tight and friction on the shaft causes problems. I also purchased a brass gear on eBay from seller igorek50 for future replacement. It tested fine after bit of filing on the bore hole.
Dgarretson post was very helpful on how to remove the transport assy for the diagnostic.

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Thanks for the info, I will attempt repair and I do have a copy of the service manual somewhere (I think).