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I got a broken Turbo CD with dock, case etc., about fifteenish years ago and I'm just now trying to repair the unit.
Last night I replaced the center gear that wouldn't turn, it literally crumbled as I tried to get the split washer off. Unfortunately that was only part of the problem. The disc will only spin about one quarter turn and then stop (just checking using a regular CD). I've manually moved the laser assembly and it smoothly moves back into place, so the new gear is working. Also, if I keep the door open and hold the switch I can see the laser try to gain focus on the disc, so, while I'm not positive, I don't think it's the laser going bad.
Weirdly the 'repeat' led will pop on sometimes, too.
Any ideas from people familiar with Turbo CDs?
Thanks,
Max
Last night I replaced the center gear that wouldn't turn, it literally crumbled as I tried to get the split washer off. Unfortunately that was only part of the problem. The disc will only spin about one quarter turn and then stop (just checking using a regular CD). I've manually moved the laser assembly and it smoothly moves back into place, so the new gear is working. Also, if I keep the door open and hold the switch I can see the laser try to gain focus on the disc, so, while I'm not positive, I don't think it's the laser going bad.
Weirdly the 'repeat' led will pop on sometimes, too.
Any ideas from people familiar with Turbo CDs?
Thanks,
Max