In article <hhn0o35vhva6uflfalqor9kgpqlq9kj0p0@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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JulianPAdamsNo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:40:47 GMT, notareal@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Ricardo) wrote:
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>>My son has a JE 480 Minidisc deck which suddenly refuses to read any
disk. It
>
>>accepts the disk, there's a long delay, then the unit displays a C13
Read
>>Error and ejects the disks.
>
>I am not optimistic about fixing it yourself or finding a local repair
>center who can fix it. If cleaning is all that is required, those
>units are easy enough to open up and see if there is any dust lodged
>in the works.
>
>There could be numerous reasons why a machine would suddenly stop
>reading discs.
>
>I know 2 folks who sent their ****tables in to Sony and for $100 they
>sent them back working like new. I suspect they just replace the
>entire laser system. I've had trouble getting certain models
>serviced, but the 480 is still being sold so it should be eligible for
>Sony servicing.
>
>Julian
Thanks Julian, and others who responded. I'm surprised the thing croaked
already, he bought it new about 2 years ago. Not sure whether he'll
bother to repair or replace it, I know he uses his ****table more often.


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