Cyberhome CH-DVD 300 DVD Player "sound traverse" Questions

...sound. after loading tray, Samsung logo continues on TV screen. display on DVD says "load" then "menu" then the clock runs for a few minutes and stops. I have unplugged power and replugged DVD. ...

...a fatal problem with the machine, can it be cleaned, or can something else be done? Thanks! That sounds like a classic case of DVD laser and spindle motor failure (traverse unit). The squares you ...

...sound is the lens assy trying to move on the traverse mechanisim and the release spring is ticking. You might want to crack her open and look for any foreign objects in the laser area. You can also ...