REPAIRING AND NOT THROWING AWAY

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

In Brief: On this site you will find pictures and technical information about Service Modes, Circuit Diagrams, Firmware Update procedure, Disassemble procedure, Universal remote control set-up codes, Troubleshooting and more....

If you go into the profession, you will obtain or have access to a variety of tech tips databases HERE IT IS Master Electronics Repair !.

These are an excellent investment where the saying: 'time-is-money' rules. However, to learn, you need to develop a general troubleshooting approach - a logical, methodical, method of narrowing down the problem. A tech tip database might suggest: 'Replace C536' for a particular symptom. This is good advice for a specific problem on one model. However, what you really want to understand is why C536 was the cause and how to pinpoint the culprit in general even if you don't have a service manual or schematic and your tech tip database doesn't have an entry for your sick TV or VCR.

While schematics are nice, you won't always have them or be able to justify the purchase for a one-of repair. Therefore, in many cases, some reverse engineering will be necessary. The time will be well spent since even if you don't see another instance of the same model in your entire lifetime, you will have learned something in the process that can be applied to other equipment problems.
As always, when you get stuck, checking out a tech-tips database may quickly identify your problem and solution.In that case, you can greatly simplify your troubleshooting or at least confirm a diagnosis before ordering parts.

Happy repairing!
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Monday, 18 March 2019

HOW TO REPAIR A DVD MECHANISM - DISASSEMBLE PROCEDURE - CD-DVD MECHANISMS [NO POWER-TRAY REMOVAL FROM THE BOTTOM - NO POWER-TRAY REMOVAL FROM THE TOP]

HOW TO REPAIR A DVD MECHANISM - DISASSEMBLE PROCEDURE - CD-DVD MECHANISMS [No power-Tray removal from the Bottom - No power-Tray removal from the Top]



Mechanisms are of several type, functionally all are the same, except the shape and model.  Shown above is a typical mechanism used in Sony Brand DVDs.
DISC TRAY AND LASER PLATFORM POSITION
Tray Movement
The loading motor moves the disc tray in or out. Without the tray, the loading motor’s shaft is seen on the right side.
Top View
The rotation of the motor turns the three gears to its left. The final gear at the far-left mates with the teeth on the tray. Motor direction determines

tray movement. Electrical feedback to stop the motor is an opened/closed electrical switch under the white activator arm. The tray at the end position pushes the arm.
Platform Position
When the loading motor drives the tray inward, a channel in the tray moves a spring-loaded pawl into the middle rotating gear. The gear’s rotation continues to slide this pawl to the left. The front part of this pawl that faces the laser assembly platform lifts a pin connected to the platform. As the pawl slides left, the platform is lifted up. The pawl in the tray’s channel prevents the tray from sliding out.
No Power Tray Removal – From the Bottom
A spring-loaded pawl under the tray locks the tray closed. The bottom part of this pawl can be accessed from under the mechanism assembly.
  • Unplug AC power and press the power button to discharge the power supply capacitors.
  • At the mechanism top, remove the two screws and the mechanism’s top cover. The cover acts as a tray stop. Cover removal allows the tray to be pulled out later.
  • At the rear of the mechanism remove the rear black screw for finger clearance.
  • Place your finger under the mechanism. Push the slider’s bottom tab.
  • At the bottom of the assembly, slide the tab toward the center of the mechanism. This lowers the laser (unchucks), freeing the tray.
  • From the top of the mechanism, slide the tray out.
No Power Tray Removal – From the Top
  • Remove the two screws and the mechanism’s top cover to expose the tray and laser platform.
  • Locate the top pawl under the tray by inserting a small screwdriver between the platform and tray. The pawl is just in front of the spindle motor.
  • Slide the pawl to the right to lower the platform and free the tray.
  • Remove the tray.
Tilt Motor (Purpose)
Maximum RF output level occurs when the laser beam is perpendicular to the disc’s information layer. The tilt motor raises one end of the laser platform so its beam is perpendicular to the disc.
Access and Operation
The tilt motor is a stepping motor located next to the incline gear. At power OFF, the incline gear lowers one end of the laser platform. At power ON, the incline gear raises the platform to full height.  The stepping motor then increments the incline gear to the middle position. This position is stored in EEProm IC201 and updated during the test mode automatic adjustments. During DVD playback, if the RF level fluctuates, the tilt motor rotates until the RF level stabilizes. The incline gear remains at the middle position during CD playback.
Sled Position
The sled motor moves the laser assembly away from home position at the spindle motor. The laser assembly‘s home position is marked as it blocks the light to a photo detector sensor. This picture shows the photo sensor location under the sled motor shaft.
Focus Coil
Voltage applied to the focus coil that is connected to the lens opposes a stationary vertical magnet. The force generated moves the objective lens up or down to focus the laser spot on the information layer of the disc.
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Laser
A ribbon cable connects the laser assembly to its circuit board. A circuit board connector clamps the assembly’s ribbon cable. Free the cable from the connector by pulling the connector tabs on both sides 1mm toward the cable. The connector will slide out. In the picture the left side of the cable is free from the connector.  In a replacement laser assembly, a spot of solder is placed on the foils of the ribbon cable (see the focus coil picture) to protect the laser diode from static damage that will shorten its life. Remove the solder spot AFTER connecting the laser assembly cable to the circuit board.