CED VideoDisc and Player Discussion

[musicwerk]

Hi all!
When i went to load Side 2 of a disc, my newly acquired player wouldn't extract the disc from the caddy. I tried reloading side 1, but no dice. I tried a second disc, and the same thing happened. I was told that I had to push the caddy in until it clicked - is there something I'm missing, or am I in trouble?
EDIT - the caddy will go all the way in, I hear a sort of click, but it doesn't extract.

[musicwerk]

Update - it worked again after a few failed attempts, hopefully it was a fluke and I won't have to investigate further

[Rixrex]

The system that lifts up the latches that grab the caddy are getting stuck.

It's a system of tension springs with latches and tabs on a shaft that runs the length of the player's back area. Sometimes the shaft gets stuck a bit where its supposed to roll. It needs cleaning and lube and that will probably make it all okay.

[musicwerk]

Terrific, thanks so much for the info! Is there an advisable way for me to get at that mechanism?

[Rixrex]

This tells you how to fix the problem.

http://www.cedmagic.com/tech-info/repair-solutions.html#caddy-latch-fails-to-engage

To access the internals, you must remove the hex screws from the bottom, located near the edges, and the three screws from the back of player. Then lift the case cover up and forward to get it off.

[musicwerk]

Terrific, thank you - I really appreciate it!