pioneer pd-4550 cd player wont read disc

[Lazarus Long]

Anyone have any ideas on this? Insert disc and nothing happens. Doesn't even attempt to read it. I opened it up and I can't seem to find the lens. Maybe it's MIA? If the lens is gone, any suggestions on where to find a replacement? It may not even be worth messing with. If someone pulled the lens it probably means something else is wrong.

 

[67dylan]

If it's not reading, then you are correct with your t-shooting. Something is wrong with the lens reader. I doubt you're going to find parts for this unit. Your choice is to buy a new to you one and keep your current one for parts or buy a newer CD player. Sorry to deliver the bad news.

 

[Lazarus Long]

If it's not reading, then you are correct with your t-shooting. Something is wrong with the lens reader. I doubt you're going to find parts for this unit. Your choice is to buy a new to you one and keep your current one for parts or buy a newer CD player. Sorry to deliver the bad news.

It was only $10. I have determined that the lens is missing. I can probably get my money back selling it as a parts unit at least.

 

[petehall347]

it might be hiding inside the machine after falling off whilst being moved

 

[bluehills5]

If you check http://www.dutchaudioclassics.nl/the_complete_d_a_dac_converter_list/
you can see it all the other Pioneers which share this mechanism (PEA1030 - which includes the laser) so if you are attached to this and want to repair it, buy another that shares the PEA1030 and use it as a donor.

 

[Ultimatt]

search inside the unit for the lens, they usually fall out and land somewhere inside...

 

[Lazarus Long]

I couldn't find it inside. Oh well.

 

[Afner]

I just found the same unit PD-4550 and was having the same problem. The lens was loose, but I found it cleaned it and put it back in place. The unit sounds awesome. tested with an old Onkyo receiver and my test speakers, still sounds alright.

 

[Afner]

Just a few quick shots of how it´s working like a charm now...