That really isn't bad advice. But, if you are interested in moving forward with repairs... 1.) Not to be lazy, but there are quite a few threads on this... type in "CD50 laser" in the search box on this site. In general, it seems that the laser is fairly robust and the fault may well be elsewhere -motor? There are plenty of folks on here

First thing... the CD is placed upside down in these units... a little odd at first. Label facing down when you try it? Where are you located?

Hi, Welcome to BeoWorld! Is the CD50 new to you?

And thank you, Claus! Well... there they are! Looking forward to what Frede can add to this. I am about to have several cabinets redone. I had inquired about other wood species options on another thread, so I find this not only incredibly interesting, but also very timely!

Hi Claus, Welcome to BeoWorld and the 5000 club! I have never heard of... nor seen a set in Oak... Are they "factory" or perhaps redone? Could you post a pic or two?

[quote user="9 LEE"]This is done by placing a banana[/quote] OH! A banana... Oops, I thought it was a Jandytrap!

I'd kill for the 3000's, but I am "over here"!

Way to go Dr. D! Congrats to everyone!

[quote user="macjonny1"]I don't know of anyone with B&O equipment![/quote] For the forum members not in the states... The usual response to ownership of B&o over here: "Oh, I had a B&o train set when I was a kid"!

[quote user="macjonny1"]I'm up in Washington (state), way on the other side![/quote] Argh! Sometimes I feel like I am on an island... (deserted)... Well, if you are ever in the Carolinas... my door is always open for a listen to the system.