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Latest post 10-09-2007 2:18 AM by Dillen. 4 replies.
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  • 10-07-2007 7:51 PM

    My Beogram CD 4500 has stopped playing CD's....

    Hi,

    I need some help regarding my Beogram CD 4500. It has stopped playing any CD I put in it. It's trying to play them, but after 3 seconds it turns off. I've tried to clean the laser in case there was some dirt, but that wouldn't do. Anybody has a suggestion what I should do?

    Thanks in advance!

     
    Magnus, Stockholm
     

  • 10-08-2007 4:58 AM In reply to

    • Dillen
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    Re: My Beogram CD 4500 has stopped playing CD's....

    You need to check the laser current and voltage.

    Martin

  • 10-08-2007 6:25 AM In reply to

    Re: My Beogram CD 4500 has stopped playing CD's....

    Thanks!

    How is that easliest done?

  • 10-08-2007 7:01 AM In reply to

    Re: My Beogram CD 4500 has stopped playing CD's....

    magnusanders:

    Thanks!

    How is that easliest done?

    Laughing That would be my reaction as well!  I dare say Martin would service it for you or a dealer.

  • 10-09-2007 2:18 AM In reply to

    • Dillen
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    Re: My Beogram CD 4500 has stopped playing CD's....

    Laughing 

    This is really a job for a pro workshop and B&O should be able to
    help you but if you are into electronics I'll be happy to give you a hint;

    I don't have the manual at hand here but there's a transistor at
    the extreme laser diode output from the controlling IC, a resistor
    and a capacitor is in the same little circuit.
    The capacitor is C2103. I don't recall the number of the
    transistor or the resistor.
    You need to measure the voltage at the resistor, a reading
    from both ends of the resistor with respect to ground will be needed.
    Alternatively, a voltage reading from the emitter and collector
    pins of the transistor (also with respect to ground).
    The circuit is found on the PCB that normally sits on the underside
    of the CD module.

    To make sure that the laser is on, all readings will need
    to be taken while the CD is searching/playing,
    so you need to mount the voltmeter, press start and monitor
    the voltage, even if you only have a few seconds for each time play
    is activated.

    These readings will allow a further diagnose of the problem.

    PS: I take it that a cleaning of the laser lens has already
    been tried. Tapehead cleaner and cotton buds works fine.
    Apply the liquid to a cotton bud and clean the lens.
    Wipe off the liquid right away using a dry cotton bud.
    Don't let the liquid airdry, it will leave behind a thin haze.

    Martin

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