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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
grislybutter OP
3,186 posts
 

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

classicrockfan
171 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
1,004 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. 

grislybutter OP
3,186 posts
 

thank you @classicrockfan ​​​​​@corelli I will do it today, hopefully not screw it up  :)

secretguy
1,724 posts
 

I have an old NAD that stopped reading discs. Before anyone asks why I want it, it's because it reads HDCD. Maybe I will try the compressed air things. A "cleaner" disc did nothing.

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