It does become all a bit technical.

Essentially the DVD1 has some inherrient design flaws with its mech.  This was why it was eventually upgraded to a more reliable mechanism.

The DVD1 mark 1 mech can internally overheat. Causing component fatigue after a period of time.  This is not uncommon for any manufacturer of PCBs -  especially when used in intstances or machines they werent designed for.

In theory, it could be fixed.  But you would have replaced most components on the PCB by this point.

Hope this helps.

Component fatigue?  What is that ... does it get too tired? ;)

Generally components either fails, degrade, or operate normally ... what are you suggesting is the fault in this instance?

The manufacturer of the PCB, the manufacturer of the devices (multiple) and the assembly company are all independant and operating in their own environments with their own design rules ...  

Nobby, then it would be component degradation. It does happen, ask Rolls Royce. 🙂

@Beogen: Hi, I'm facing the same problem and did some experiments by installing an internal fan, but until now without any big results....  Anybody more success?

Regards

Joost, Gent (B) 

Dear Marcus,

DVD1 has now for me joined BeoMedia1 as my most disappointing purchases from B & O. I am currently having my DVD mechanism repaired for the second time. When the first repair was performed the engineer inadvertently removed the multi region chip that I had paid £150 for. So I guess my DVD 1 has cost me £800 (Purchase) + £150 (Multi-region chip) + £400 (two mechanisms) = £1350! Don't get me started on BeoMedia 1. I admire your determination Marcus.