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I purchased a Pioneer DVL-909 combo unit 10 years ago and it has never given me any trouble with playback or anything. Today, I tried to switch it on and though it tries to cue up, the disc tray will not open. I tried switching off the power and also unplugged the power chord, but to no avail. Is my unit fried? Is there some way of fixing this? Is it worth fixing? I don't have the manual, so would appreciate any assistance. I'm a total novice, so I apologize if the question is stupid.
No, there is no disc inside and there does not appear to be anything blocking the disc tray from opening.
When I power up the unit "Stop" comes up on the screen automatically. When I click on the "open/close" button on the remote or on the unit, the "open" message comes up on the screen, but the tray does not open as it has hundreds of times before.No, there is no disc inside and there does not appear to be anything blocking the disc tray from opening.
When I power up the unit "Stop" comes up on the screen automatically. When I click on the "open/close" button on the remote or on the unit, the "open" message comes up on the screen, but the tray does not open as it has hundreds of times before.
I paid $10.00 for the service manual based on your suggestion and having received it, find that it is extremely complicated. The first line of the manual indicates that it is for "qualified service technicians; it is not meant for the casual do-it-yourselfer." I thought I was clear in my first email that I have no technical experience. I feel that I was misled in your suggestion to order this ("that should get the problem taken care of") and am unsatisfied with this result. I will have to take the unit to a technician, which is what I was thinking of doing in the first place, so I don't feel that your service provided any kind of resolution for the money I paid. I am asking for a full refund to fixya.I paid $10.00 for the service manual based on your suggestion and having received it, find that it is extremely complicated. The first line of the manual indicates that it is for "qualified service technicians; it is not meant for the casual do-it-yourselfer." I thought I was clear in my first email that I have no technical experience. I feel that I was misled in your suggestion to order this ("that should get the problem taken care of") and am unsatisfied with this result. I will have to take the unit to a technician, which is what I was thinking of doing in the first place, so I don't feel that your service provided any kind of resolution for the money I paid. I am asking for a full refund to fixya.
This just happen because it was working alright the day before. The DVD is inside the player and when I tried to get the tray to open the player would make a whirling noise and then shut itself off. I tried with the CD and LD button, but the same thing happened. This happened once before around in 2000 and I took it in to be repaired. Sandra [email protected]
This just happen because it was working alright the day before. The DVD is inside the player and when I tried to get the tray to open the player would make a whirling noise and then shut itself off. I tried with the CD and LD button, but the same thing happened. This happened once before around in 2000 and I took it in to be repaired. Sandra [email protected]
AnonymousMar 05, 2009
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When you push the eject button...is there any indication of the tray trying to come out?When you push the eject button...is there any indication of the tray trying to come out?
I am sorry but I would advise you to get the unit serviced (probably the motor that opens the tray has malfunctioned). If you would like to open up the unit, then you need the service manual from the link that Slinteriors has provided.I am sorry but I would advise you to get the unit serviced (probably the motor that opens the tray has malfunctioned). If you would like to open up the unit, then you need the service manual from the link that Slinteriors has provided.
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It could be electrical or mechanical. Without checking there is no way to be sure. You can get the service manual for your model for 10.00 at the following link. That should get the problem taken care off. http://www.electronicsrepair.net/dvd9.shtml
I offered a link to the manual simply because in your first statement addressing the issue, you mentioned that you didn't have the manual. All service manuals advise that it is only for service personnel, However, many people have found the service information valuable to understanding and solving the problem they are having with their equipment. I am sorry it didnt work out for you.I offered a link to the manual simply because in your first statement addressing the issue, you mentioned that you didn't have the manual. All service manuals advise that it is only for service personnel, However, many people have found the service information valuable to understanding and solving the problem they are having with their equipment. I am sorry it didnt work out for you.
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If you open it up and inspect, you may find a loosen or broken little rubber belt. Make a new belt out of a bike inner tube if you got good hands. Hope this help.
You need to remove the cover and expose the area where the motor sits close to the front, you will find a broken belt, replace that, if you can't get to the screw to remove the assembly, use your fingers or screwdriver to turn the cog so that the drawer is manually opened. make sure power cable is unplugged first.
You can also try flipping the player upside down and shaking it a little. I bought a DVL 909 and when it arrived the tray wouldn't open. The seller told me to try that, and it actually worked. I wouldn't recommend shaking it quite so much as this video shows... but it does show that it can work.
Did it just stop working one day, or did you move it, use it differently, etc?
Sounds like your reader/tray might be bad, but could also be a faulty circuit which may have shorted out. If your handy with a multimeter, you might be able to trouble shoot it. Make sure there is nothing lodge in there, and when you opened it up, did you see any broken pieces from the tray? Sometimes the teeth on the gears crack and break off, so check that also. You can't miss the gears, this is what allows the CD to move in/out of the unit.
No, there is no disc inside and there does not appear to be anything blocking the disc tray from opening.
When I power up the unit "Stop" comes up on the screen automatically. When I click on the "open/close" button on the remote or on the unit, the "open" message comes up on the screen, but the tray does not open as it has hundreds of times before.
I paid $10.00 for the service manual based on your suggestion and having received it, find that it is extremely complicated. The first line of the manual indicates that it is for "qualified service technicians; it is not meant for the casual do-it-yourselfer." I thought I was clear in my first email that I have no technical experience. I feel that I was misled in your suggestion to order this ("that should get the problem taken care of") and am unsatisfied with this result. I will have to take the unit to a technician, which is what I was thinking of doing in the first place, so I don't feel that your service provided any kind of resolution for the money I paid. I am asking for a full refund to fixya.
This just happen because it was working alright the day before. The DVD is inside the player and when I tried to get the tray to open the player would make a whirling noise and then shut itself off. I tried with the CD and LD button, but the same thing happened. This happened once before around in 2000 and I took it in to be repaired.
Sandra
[email protected]
I keep getting FAQ's and other useless spam emailed to me or posted through this website when I ask a question. Dude. Pay attention.
I'm looking for a T R O U B L E S H O O T E R not a swipe and beep man, a point and click artist or a kid who thinks his job consists of Keywording your text and pasting a Google Search result into a return post or a return email. Duh. If I wanted to be annoyed by stupid kids I'd move back in with my wife.
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