When you get No
Disc, it normally occurs for one of two reasons. Either dust has built
up on the lens of the laser mechanism, or the operating voltage of the
laser has drifted off slightly due to heat and age. Of course,
occasionally there are actual failures of components, which cause this,
but these are the main two reasons.
Tools required by this guide are (not all
are required for all parts however):
1) A normal
sizes star (Phillips) screwdriver.
2) A very
small Phillips screwdriver.
3) A small,
flat screwdriver.
4) Some
isopropanol alcohol (IPA)
5) A few
cotton buds
6) A little mechanical grease. (I've used Vaseline before)
7) A can
of compressed air.
8) An
oscilloscope.
Cleaning
the laser lens
1) Remove any CDs from the unit and unplug all leads and
memory cards. Turn the unit upside down and use the small, flat
screwdriver to pop out all the little plastic and rubber screw covers.
2) Take your normal
sized Phillips screwdriver and unscrew all the screws.
After removing them
the step is to clean the laser lens
Take a cotton bud and
careful place some of the alcohol on it (but not so much that it is
dripping everywhere). This alcohol is the same (or similar) to the small
bottle of alcohol which is in audio and video cassette cleaning kits.
This is probably the best way to locate a source. Locate the lens (the
circular glass part) and very gently rub the cotton bud around the lens
in circular motions for about 30 seconds, being very gentle. Once done,
flip the cotton bud over and dry the lens with the other end for about
10 seconds.
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