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New member Username: Montecarlo01ssPost Number: 1 Registered: Sep-06 | purchased this 6+ years ago and just recently the dvd player stopped reading dvds, was wondering if i could replace the dvd player itself. i think this may be the part, not sure tho http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=1878809&ProductType=PART& ModelID=9145 |
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Gold Member Username: ChitownPost Number: 1272 Registered: Apr-05 | As a highly aggravated customer of a Sony DVD player (another model) who dealt with the same issue for 3 years and replaced the laser pickup twice, I would say you should cut your losses and buy another DVD player and amplifier and never look to Sony again. |
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New member Username: Montecarlo01ssPost Number: 2 Registered: Sep-06 | haha so dont replace the laser huh? alright thanks, mine worked flawlessly for over 5 years, ive seen worse.. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 3562 Registered: Feb-05 | Matt, you can buy a better DVD player than the one whose part you want to replace for less money than the part cost. Time for a replacement. |
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New member Username: Montecarlo01ssPost Number: 3 Registered: Sep-06 | alright thanks, i picked up a new dvd player and im just going to use the optical input to still get the 5.1 surround sound until i can get a new receiver and speakers |
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Gold Member Username: ChitownPost Number: 1273 Registered: Apr-05 | Make sure you put the DVD player in Digital Output mode so you can get the 5.1 surround. |
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New member Username: Montecarlo01ssPost Number: 4 Registered: Sep-06 | how do u do that? |
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Gold Member Username: ChitownPost Number: 1276 Registered: Apr-05 | Look into the setup menu. If all else fails, read the instructions. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 4242 Registered: Dec-04 | But only after blindly and madly flipping buttons and menus. |