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

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

When I purchased my Oppo 205, My first action was contacting the Oppo service department to purchase one-or-more replacement LASER mechanisms. "sorry sir, not for sale". Creeps...

Thanks George - yes that would be great. Can you help me figure out what to get? So there is a guy on eBay that has this:

NEW OPTICAL LASER LENS PICKUP for PIONEER DV-333 / DV-3300 $43.65

Is this what you mean? 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-PICKUP-for-PIONEER-DV-333-DV-3300/361837354266

George - your info is super helpful. The Ayre DX-7 is a DVD / CD Transport. 
I found that one you said I should get. Is this is right here? 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ORIGINAL-DVS-DSL-710A-South-Korea-DVD-driver-DSL-710A-DSL710A-DVS-KOREA...

Should I call Ayre to confirm or if you think this is it I will buy it. Such a good idea to replace the whole thing. I’m psyched!