Ayre DX-7 CD / DVD - Need laser head replaced - anyone know who I can pay to help me?

Try calling Ayre?

Yes, the platter is a Pioneer 333 laser pick up and it is not made anymore. I was hoping someone may know someone that regularly replaces these or is more familiar with these? I think I can find a replacement part elsewhere and have Ayre install it but thought if there is someone that knows a tech that specializes in older laser changes might be easier and a better option. Thanks 

Good luck with that one, you will have to start searching on the web and maybe, just maybe, you will find a shop with one in stock.   For the most part, when a CD player goes bad, it is time to buy a new one as servicing one is pretty much impossible due to obsolescence.  

Which reminds me of a movie I saw recently where the CIA used a VHS repair shop as a cover for operations.   Odds of someone coming in that place is pretty small these days.

fsmithjack OP


Much easier to replace the whole transport/laser than just the laser.
4 screws, a push on power plug and push on ribbon connector.
I’m fairly sure it uses the old DSL-710A laser/mech complete, which are cheap to buy new still under $100, take the top off yours and see if it’s like this
https://ibb.co/hDCkRw9
If you can use a screwdriver your almost there, should take 30-45mins, maybe 1hr if your slow.

Cheers George

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