Replacing the CDRom drive
A simple operation for those already familiar with changing
drives in a computer. Otherwise, seek professional help.
1/ Remove the 4 Hex Head fasteners (2.5mm) and lift of the
outer cover.
2/ Remove the 4 wire power cable, the 40 pin IDE cable and
the 2 pin digital cable from the rear of the CDRom drive.
(Note the orientation of these plugs, for easy re-installation.)
3/ Turn the chassis upside down, and remove the 4 screws
shown in the above drawing. This will release the CDRom
drive and it can be lifted out of the chassis.
4/ Remove the 4 mounting posts from the old CDRom drive
and install them on the new drive.
5/ Mount the CDRom drive into the chassis using the same 4
screws. (Before fully tightening the screws, align the drive
with the chassis front panel)
6/ Replace the 4 wire power cable, the 40 pin IDE cable and
the 2 pin digital cable into the rear of the CDRom drive.
7/ Test the installation by applying power and observing the
readout is able to recognize and display details about the
new drive.
8/ Replace the cover and 4 hex head screws.
Your CD Player is ready to use again ! - Test the new
installation by playing a favourite disc.
If a new drive does not work after it is
installed:-
If the “busy” light is not working: there is a problem with the
power connector of the drive.
If the “busy” light is working, but there is no sound: the most
likely problem is that the 2 pin connector has been placed in
backwards. Check the connector and, if necessary, reverse its
position.
NOTE
: Most CDRom drives can be used in a RGCD Player but
before buying/installing a diferent drive,
check
that it has a
“
Digital Out
” connector on the rear.
If you are temporarily unable to source a drive, a standard CD
Player can be connected to supply the transport and digital
stream for the DAC.
