Re: Factory CD service

["C. Overman" <coverman@xxxxxxx>]

Tyler,

My changer was about seven years old when I worked on it a couple of years
ago.  The unit did not require any lube or cleaning.  Unfortunately, I didn't
take any pictures at the time and don't know of any web pages w/documentation
on the procedure.

My only background in electronics was when I performed part-time computer
repair for a local computer store when I was in college.  I'm sure your
background is much greater than mine. The unit was not particularly
complicated and has worked well since.

If you're not having any problem w/the unit, I'd let it be.  As long as you
keep the cartridge door closed, it is pretty well sealed against dust and the
elements and probably doesn't need any service.

co.

tgstewart@domain.elided wrote:

> Any chance you could document this operation?  I'm an electronic
> technician, but dont work on consumer electronics.  I've always wanted to
> be able to do a cleaning/lubing on my CD players, but dont have a clue
> about what to look for, what to use, etc.
>
> If you know of a good web site for this info, please pass it along!
>
> Tyler S.
> '97 540iA
>
> "C. Overman" <coverman@domain.elided>
> Sent by: owner-bmw@domain.elided
> 07/05/2002 01:07 PM
>
>
>         To:     rickg@domain.elided
>         cc:     bmw-digest@domain.elided, bmw@domain.elided
>         Subject:        Re: Factory CD service
>
> Rick,
>
> I have a 93 325i w/a factory Alpine changer.  Didn't have your particular
> problem but had a problem w/discs changing and the unit wasn't hard to
> work
> on.  Just have to keep track of the different screws and where they go
> (very
> few were the same.)
>
> Also helps to have a second set of hands when you put it back together to
> get
> the mechanism and internal rubber shock mounts in the right place.
>
> co.
>
> Rick Gutierrez wrote:
>
> > I have a '94 525 with the factory in trunk Alpine CD player.
> >
> > The unit skips quite a bit, both when the car is at rest and while
> moving.
> >
> > Has anyone ever serviced their own unit or is there a common problem
> with
> > these units?
> >
> > I'm a former repair tech of consumer electronics (stereos, tv's, vcr's,
> > camcorders, cd's) so I have the knowledge but no experience with these
> > particular units.
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