Question about Sony MHC-GX450 CD Shelf System

Help I love this stereo but recently it has taken an unhappy turn. When I play a cd it plays for about 30 seconds and then the whole system shuts down. I cannot turn it back on unless I unplug the unit. While it is shut down the power light just flashes red. The unit is on a surge protector, but I am beginning to wonder if that is the issue. Any and all ideas would be great. Thank you!

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No, I doubt if the surge device is causing your problem. most likely there is a power supply issue, or a fauly with one of the servo or motor driver circuits. This is not a repair or a quickie fix for the end user I'm afraid. This unit is going to need to be taken into a repair shop to be diagnoised. Good Luck

Posted on Jun 13, 2007

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