BEO 9000 Mk3 CD GETS PICKED UP BUT WILL NOT SPIN/READ

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alvinedyvane (archived2)
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Posted February 27, 2016 at 12:24 GMT
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Hi All, I am new to the group. I have a number of B&O products which are all from new, however my CD player, Beo 9000 MK3, (the one with the six CDs) over the last year seems to be having a few issues with playing the CDs.

The CDs are originals, the unit picks up the CD but it does not spin then it states Pause. It makes a few noises like it is trying to do something but just freezes. I have never used the unit that much so it would seem it is more of a 'being left unused issue' rather than a mechanical one.

So do you guys know of a series of maintenance things that I should do. I have cleaned the two clear senors on the front, top and bottom. I have cleaned the two black senors at the top and bottom of the CD run. i have run a cloth behind the CD laser to try to remove any build up dust.

What else should I do?

Apprecial your help.

Thanks

Alvin

 

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Keith Saunders
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Posted February 28, 2016 at 09:58 GMT
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Alvin,

A Warm Welcome to Beoworld.

Based on your problem statement, I am assuming the problem occurs with ANY CD you try and play, please confirm?

Generally speaking, if the unit will not play any CD and the disk do not spin and the unit goes into PAUSE, then the most likely cause and the first thing to check is the laser. Typically, the laser itself will be at fault and will need replacing.

Location: Hampshire, England

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rxcohen (archived2)
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Posted February 29, 2016 at 01:51 GMT
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This is the laser unfortunately - had the same issue several years ago and sent it in to B&O for the laser replacement. Mine lasted only 5 years before failure.

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peterpl (archived2)
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Posted July 26, 2016 at 11:26 GMT
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Before giving your Beosound 9000 to repair or for laser replacement try at least to clean the laser lens. Now, when the service manual is available it's not a big deal. Simply follow the instructions 1 to 9 on pages 6.4 to 6.7. Be only careful with a clamper arm assembly as the external part goes through the internal one. When you reach the laser lens ( you dont't have to dissassemble the CD mechanism, just the cover) clean it with a microfible for glasses. If you want to use liquid - use

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alvinedyvane (archived2)
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Posted July 26, 2016 at 11:48 GMT
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Hi All, just to let you know I tried the more conventional way of running a sock (clean of course) behind the arm and pulling up and down. After two to three attempts it sprung into life. No replacement laser needed so certainly try this first in future, certainly cheaper than a new laser!

Thanks for all of your help though!

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alvinedyvane (archived2)
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Posted July 26, 2016 at 11:50 GMT
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Thanks Peter, I did the same a few months back. I thought to myself I have not used it enough to be a new laser!

Thanks for the reply!

Alvin

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