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On Tue, Aug 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM John Robertson via Jukebox-list < jukebox-list@lists.netlojix.com> wrote:
On 2026-08-11 12:26 p.m., parrishmeister--- via Jukebox-list wrote:
Hey John,
I'm just north of Dallas, TX. The CD player is getting power, I can run
the little self tests and it will try to focus the lens and it will move the lens to try and find the edge of a disc, it just won't spin. From what I'm reading there is a focus test that must pass before the player will allow it to spin so maybe replacing the optical laser unit will allow it to focus and spin but I'm not sure.
The good news is everything else appears to work! The display at the
front will allow me to select a disc and the mechanism will pick up a disc and place it on the player but after about 20-30 seconds it puts the disc back. The bubblers work on it too which I think is so cool. Thanks for the reply, hopefully when the part comes in I will have it up and running and if not I'll look into buying a refurbished CDM 12 from Rick.
One simple test - see if the turntable turns easily with finger tip pressure!
The cure if it doesn't is to VERY gently pry up the CD turntable! It sometimes gets jammed down (being pounded by CD's and the magnetic puck) and drags against the body of the player. So before spending any money find a couple of very thin jewelers screwdrivers or a pair of razor blades and slip them under the opposite edges of the turntable and pry up 1/64" or 1mm. If the turntable now turns easily try it again!
We find this fixes at least 1/2 of the reluctant CD-players.
If this fixes your machine please consider making a small donation to *Doctors Without Borders*.
Thanks!
John :-#)#
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