I have a DMR-E55EB/EBL Panasonic DVD recorder and my problem is that when I insert a disc into it,the machine will self check and read the disc and then it turns off,then I cannot get the disc out and it is still in the machine,so I put it away for now,please can you advise.

Keighan Gavey, December 2007

Sorry, I gave the wrong regulator number. The one needed is a STRG6353 which is an exact match for the one used by Panasonic.

TEKBABE, December 2007

This is a common problem with these recorders. The fault is usually associated with an over heating regulator on the main power supply board. If you are are competent with a soldering iron and can exercise care, you can remove the offending regulator and replace it with a new one. The component you need is an STRG6535. You will find these from several suppliers online. Open the case, the regulator is mounted on the right hand side near the back on a small silver strip. Be careful when removing it as you will need to remove the board first. If you can use some heatsink compound it should help to increase the heat dissipation. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS YOUSELF IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ABILITY.

TEKBABE, December 2007