tystyx
02-08-09, 08:03 PM
Hi everyone.
I have a Panasonic DMR-EH75V (2006 year model), and today I believe my DVD assembly went out. It's DVD assembly VXY1945. I have read another post that makes me believe it might rather be the PCB controller, too. Here's the rundown:
Today I was recording from the hard drive to DVD. Successfully recorded two discs. Started burning a third, and it stopped mid-burn with an error saying something was wrong with the disc. After that, it would not read ANY disc, whether new (blank), previously burned, store-bought DVD movie, etc.
When I finally closed the DVD tray WITHOUT a DVD in it, it again told me the disc was bad. I noticed it was making some new sounds whether there was a disc in the tray or not. It would make three "bzzt" sounds, then a fourth at a slightly lower pitch. I opened the case and took the cover off the DVD assembly and found that the carriage that holds the laser would jut forward towards the spindle three times (the first three "bzzt" sounds), then drop back. Again, I got the "problem with disc" message.
I have a couple questions: for those schooled in repairing these units, do you think that's a problem with the DVD assembly (possibly just the laser) or the PCB that it is attached to?
My second question is: whatever the problem may be, where can I get these parts (DVD assembly and/or PCB)? The only return I got when searching for my assembly's part number (VXY1945) was this forum.
This is one of my favorite components in my A/V system, and I would REALLY like to get it working again! I am afraid that if I take it to a service center, it will be returned with all my great programs erased from the hard drive.
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
--Tyson
I have a Panasonic DMR-EH75V (2006 year model), and today I believe my DVD assembly went out. It's DVD assembly VXY1945. I have read another post that makes me believe it might rather be the PCB controller, too. Here's the rundown:
Today I was recording from the hard drive to DVD. Successfully recorded two discs. Started burning a third, and it stopped mid-burn with an error saying something was wrong with the disc. After that, it would not read ANY disc, whether new (blank), previously burned, store-bought DVD movie, etc.
When I finally closed the DVD tray WITHOUT a DVD in it, it again told me the disc was bad. I noticed it was making some new sounds whether there was a disc in the tray or not. It would make three "bzzt" sounds, then a fourth at a slightly lower pitch. I opened the case and took the cover off the DVD assembly and found that the carriage that holds the laser would jut forward towards the spindle three times (the first three "bzzt" sounds), then drop back. Again, I got the "problem with disc" message.
I have a couple questions: for those schooled in repairing these units, do you think that's a problem with the DVD assembly (possibly just the laser) or the PCB that it is attached to?
My second question is: whatever the problem may be, where can I get these parts (DVD assembly and/or PCB)? The only return I got when searching for my assembly's part number (VXY1945) was this forum.
This is one of my favorite components in my A/V system, and I would REALLY like to get it working again! I am afraid that if I take it to a service center, it will be returned with all my great programs erased from the hard drive.
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
--Tyson