Got someone asking me if I can fix a built in dvd drive on their tv. I've never messed with a tv with built in dvd, are they a big hassle? how hard are they to find? If it were me I would buy an external dvd player but hey if they want to pay me to fix it, I'll try my best.
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Re: How to repair DVD drive???
On most LCD TV's, the DVD players are mostly open assemblies, i.e. it's a DCU (Dust Collecting Unit)
Sort of like a computer DVD-ROM drive minus the metal casing.
I don't know what the problem on yours is, but most of the time it's either:
- messed up loading mechanism (if it's slot-loading)
- bad spindle motor (needs "help" to spin up)
- bad laser (usually not worth fixing.. too expensive or unavailable)
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Re: How to repair DVD drive???
She said it sounds like it's spinning but won't play. Could just be a dirty laser IDK, haven't got it yet. If she want's it fixed, I'll probably just replace it if I can find a replacement.On most LCD TV's, the DVD players are mostly open assemblies, i.e. it's a DCU (Dust Collecting Unit)
Sort of like a computer DVD-ROM drive minus the metal casing.
I don't know what the problem on yours is, but most of the time it's either:
- messed up loading mechanism (if it's slot-loading)
- bad spindle motor (needs "help" to spin up)
- bad laser (usually not worth fixing.. too expensive or unavailable)Comment
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Re: How to repair DVD drive???
I pull dead DVD's out of the junk pile. The pros fix them by pulling the lens assembly and doing a thorough cleaning, something you might do if the unit is expensive to replace (and you know how to pull lenses. I don't!). I'm only saving junk DVD writers I already have piles of so I just blow air into the assembly between the lenses hoping to knock out a spec of dust. The lens assembly is suspended on some fine wires so don't blow hard or bend things.
Surprisingly this 5 minute procedure has about a 40% success rate, a lot of drives for almost no work.Comment
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