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Proceed CDD - repair or not?

I have a Proceed CDD (transport) which has had intermittent skipping which is getting worse - a skip or two on just about every disk. From what I have been reading, this indicates that the laser is getting weak and the entire Philips CD module needs to be replaced.

Can anyone confirm what Philips CD module is used? I believe it is the CD-PRO, but in conversation with a local service tech here in Atlanta, he thinks the CD-PRO is only about 8 years old and the CDD's were produced from 1995 to 2002. I guess opening up the chassis is in order.

A second question, when I get a power flicker, my unit displays an F3 error code and will not operate again unless I pull the power cord for an hour or so. Does anyone know what this code means?

I guess the bottom line question would be if it is worth it to get this repaired? A repair cost in the $500 range seems worthwhile to me.

Any Proceed peeps out there??

Thank you
timjclark
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elberoth2
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A friend of mine tried to substitute the CDM-12Ind in his No.31 with the new supposedly "backwards compatible" CD-Pro2 drive, without success.

My guess is that ML modified sth in those drives.
timjclark OP
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Hi Elberoth, I was afraid that is the case.

I wonder if I can simply replace the optical pickup portion of the existing transport? Something like this:
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/32-18255

I'm not certain that the one I have linked would be the appropriate one. Might anyone have any input on this?

Thank you,
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elberoth2
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I have heard a rumour, that this is indeed possible. You need 12.1 pickup.
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elberoth2
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Here it is:

http://www.pinvan.com/CDMPRO/cdproducts.html

Hope it works for you !
timjclark OP
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Thank you very much Elberoth2!

That is probably the best solution that I can think of. $69.95 + shipping and they will do the work for me!!!

After reading their instruction, I think it's a bargain to have them do the work and ensure it is properly done.

Next up I need to figure out the proper way to remove the transport from my CDD.

Wahoo!!
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