Reply To: Beocenter 9000 CD decoder

[Dillen]

If the drive refuses to read the disc, the first thing to replace is C2103 (and the rest of the electrolytic capacitors on the servo board).
C2103 MUST be a blue axial Philips or BC. I know it sounds strange, but it is a fact that not just any capacitor from any brand will work in this position.
The capacitance is not that important, it could just as well be a 47uF, but fitting anything but a blue Philips/BC cannot be guaranteed to work.
It has certain filtering properties not found from other brands.
A convenient kit is available from Danish Sound Parts containing the right capacitor.

Martin