Pioneer CD Player PD-T303 doesnt play

[Tapemystic]

Hello all,

Bought this of eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140541274864&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
But when I tried it out it wont play any CD or CD-R ...Tried it all, nope *headache* and it was listed as working... I'm no hi tech, does this have some quirks to get it to play or? Before I contact the seller...What else can one do? Didn't expect this...*headache*

[macman007]

Hello all,

Bought this of eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140541274864&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
But when I tried it out it wont play any CD or CD-R ...Tried it all, nope *headache* and it was listed as working... I'm no hi tech, does this have some quirks to get it to play or? Before I contact the seller...What else can one do? Didn't expect this...*headache*

Unplug it and give it a good shake in all directions about 4-7 times (with no Cd's in it) and listen for a ticking rattle. If you hear it that means the lens fell out of the transport and is rattling around inside the case.

If so remove the main cover and carefully fish it out. Don't loose it.

If so, there are sites on the net that tell you how to clean, install, and glue/secure it back in. The lenses fall out a lot while shipping.

Happened to one of my Pioneers (PDM101) while shipping to me back in 2002.

Was a simple fix for me ,and I hear they are all easy, if thats it.

Happened to a lot of them from the late 80's till the mid 90's or so, maybe
later.


SHIPPING IS HELL ON ELECTRONICS. Could me half a dozen other things as well but after shipping I'd check that first. was it well packed?

There could also be a cd or 2 stuck inside that someone forgot to remove, If so open it up and remove them.

Then there are the collapsed rubber spacers that support the transport at the proper level...and so it goes....

Good Luck, *bigthumbup*


Phil

[Warped Bezel]

There is probably a transport lock in the form of a pin or screw underneath the drive area as well. Check to see that it was replaced to secure the drive. If so, remove it/disengage it and thank the seller for their thoughtfulness.

Let us know your progress, TM.

[Tapemystic]

Thanks for the infos...

Sorry for the longer delays, was rather busy with college studies...I opened it up. Yes I found the lens loose in there *headache* tried to put it back to position it was supposed to be in. Powered it on, and put a CD in ...Nope no Play either *footmouth* the thing wouldn't play no matter what CD.

If so, there are sites on the net that tell you how to clean, install, and glue/secure it back in. Where though?!? I just put it gently back into the hole...Didn't fall out again on the testing...Hm?!?

Packaging is nothing more less than some beer carton with heaps of thick bubble-rap ....Can I give negative feedback?

Its the first time it happened to me, and due to a lot of study/college stress I couldn't attend to this immediately....Hm?!?

[Pacific Stereo]

Since this unit is so light, it doesn't warrant the sort of packing job one would do on an amplifier. If there's no physical damage to it, I'd say the packing was adequate. No amount of packing will stop an objective lens that's decided it's time has come from falling out.

However, I've not seen this in optics that sit with the lens pointing up, I've only seen it in the Pioneers with optics that point down.

You should be able to see glue lines that will tell you exactly how that lens is supposed to be placed. Also, it must absolutely be seated flat. Once it's placed, since the optics point up, you should be able to test the player. After you are sure it works, THEN you can use a small bit of epoxy on the glue lines to keep the lens in place. If you so much as get a tiny bit of epoxy on the surface, you're toast.

If the player still doesn't work after you've tried to reseat that objective one more time, the only thing I can suggest is professional help and/or a full or partial refund from the seller.

[Tapemystic]

Since this unit is so light, it doesn't warrant the sort of packing job one would do on an amplifier. If there's no physical damage to it, I'd say the packing was adequate. No amount of packing will stop an objective lens that's decided it's time has come from falling out.

However, I've not seen this in optics that sit with the lens pointing up, I've only seen it in the Pioneers with optics that point down.

You should be able to see glue lines that will tell you exactly how that lens is supposed to be placed. Also, it must absolutely be seated flat. Once it's placed, since the optics point up, you should be able to test the player. After you are sure it works, THEN you can use a small bit of epoxy on the glue lines to keep the lens in place. If you so much as get a tiny bit of epoxy on the surface, you're toast.

If the player still doesn't work after you've tried to reseat that objective one more time, the only thing I can suggest is professional help and/or a full or partial refund from the seller.

Thanks for the info, but frustratedly I've put in a Paypal Not as described dispute ...The seller on edge, not wanting to give any refund wants I send it back *footmouth* and seems the sort being offended even opening a dispute...Leaves quite a bitter aftertaste somehow...The tone of the seller I mean. I didn't glue anything....Asides I only got superglue here (Sure not usable or?)...Now long holiday weekend most shops closed.

I wonder which other CD player would be less likely to have this problem? Have only 2 portable Sony Discmans I can listen to...*sigh*

[macman007]

Make sure before installing that both sides are clean, reinstall, then test before you glue. Any glue on the lens and its a paperweight. Put it in wrong and its a paperweight. When I did mine it worked fine once I installed it correct side facing out.

Sorry it turned out to be the lens fell out but I had a feeling as it happens a bit when the older ones are shipped.

[Pacific Stereo]

Never use cyanoacrylate (superglue) on these. Vapor from the glue can condense where you don't want it (think "CSI fingerprint chamber") and render the optics useless.

[Tapemystic]

Thanks for the infos again...The options I have with this non functional CD player is to either send it back (Currently also impeded by the very wild Sydney weather) or find a tech to fix it.

Honestly is this CD player worth getting fixed? I as a humble novice have honestly neither the tools or expertise and most likely would 'stuff' it up with the glue etc.

[Warped Bezel]

Thanks for the info, but frustratedly I've put in a Paypal Not as described dispute ...The seller on edge, not wanting to give any refund wants I send it back *footmouth* and seems the sort being offended even opening a dispute...Leaves quite a bitter aftertaste somehow...The tone of the seller I mean. I didn't glue anything....Asides I only got superglue here (Sure not usable or?)...Now long holiday weekend most shops closed.

I wonder which other CD player would be less likely to have this problem? Have only 2 portable Sony Discmans I can listen to...*sigh*

Walkman CD players have a more compact drive than a full size. The question isn't so much how long but how DIFFICULT to service.

[Tapemystic]

Walkman CD players have a more compact drive than a full size. The question isn't so much how long but how DIFFICULT to service.

I somehow prefer portable CD players (Just picked up a Sony D-151 on eBay), unless its those Chinese quality (incl. most recent Sony ones) CD players which barely can stand moderate use, and quick to break down...Generally just after Guarantee expires *headache*

There might possibly something else wrong with this Pioneer (slightly cracked PCB board?...Something hard to see...) , not only a loose gotten lens...