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how to fix a CD player

I bought an Onkyo CD player from my once favorite source (I start to suspect they auction stuff out from electronic recycling.)

It's playing for a few minutes and then stops. I can't go to the next track, the display in the front is dim. I was wondering if its' easy to fix (easy steps to try), there is a repair kit on ebay for $15.

It's probably 10 years old, otherwise in good shape. (I thought I could sell my current CD player, keep this one, and cash $80 or so for an upgrade for another component.

Or is it best not to waste my time and ditch this thing? It's C-7030, reviews are mixed, when it comes to reliability, not so kind.

Thanks your for your insight

grislybutter
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theo
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I would try a can of compressed air, available at most Office Depot stores. Open the case and blow out the transport mechanism and try to clean the lens by blowing across not directly at as that can sometimes distort the lens cover. If that doesn’t help then I would look for another player. Maybe if you have a good DAC the run the digital out, if so equipped, and that can increase your SQ. Good luck.

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jasonbourne71
1,173 posts
 

The transport mechanism rides on rails. These require lubrication - lithium grease. My old Pioneer has the same problem - it gets stuck a few minutes into all CD's. I will have to buy some lithium grease and lube the rails so the transport can track smoothly.

grislybutter OP
2,989 posts
 

thanks @theo and @jasonbourne71  I will try those suggestions!

classicrockfan
165 posts
 

Try clean the laser lens and lubricate the spindle motor. Hopefully this will fix the problem so you won't have to buy another CD player

corelli
976 posts
 

Once had an old Rotel CD player that would quit tracking.  It had a Phillips swing arm transport with a pivot bearing that went dry.  One drop of transmission fluid fixed it.  Make sure the grease you pick is not too heavy and plastic compatible. 

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