When I place a DVD or CD in the drive, the player spins it up and then searches for the start of the disk but cannot find it. The player gives up and displays "No Disk". I have taken it apart and watched the player try to read the disk. The laser apparently tries two locations to identify the disk but fails on both. I don't see anything that could adjust the alignment, nor does anything appear to be worn out. One more note - the laser unit seems to be contacting the bottom of the disk.

steve wortley, June 2004

remove the ribbon wire attached to the laser assembly and put it back again. if not work, ajust the two resistor on the optical pick-up.

Steboy Paul, May 2007

Try this: benmorris.net/dvd/ It works for me, i changed the fuse and is working

Fermin Moncada, April 2006

this is a very poor answer as the cost of lens replacement

is too expensive as you can buy a new player for $40

joe stan, August 2004

With the Symptons that you have described, I could conclude that the Lens is gone weak/defective. The soluton would be to replace the lens. In some dvd/vcds the lens comes alongwith the Mechanism, hence you may have to repalace the CDM.
A simple precaution is to have a disc left inside the player so that dust does not land onto the lens, thereby giving you a longer life for the lens.

ROHINTON M BEHRAMSHA, July 2004

Did u find a solution ? I have the same problem.

If you did can you please let me know at ashishchaudhary@yahoo.com

ashish, July 2004