Denon S3000 repair
November 20th, 2010 | Last modified: November 8th, 2011Here’s how to repair a Denon S3000 CD player which gives “Disc read error”:
You don’t need to dissassemble the whole unit, only unmount the CD drive:
You’ll need to replace the laser pickup. According to the service manual, this player uses the Hitachi HOP-1200R (HOP-1200S and HOP-1200W are also compatible with this unit). I ordered the 1200R from eBay.
Remember to desolder the anti-static connections marked on the picture below:
Unscrew the metal top of the plastic rail holder and then you can pull out both rails and replace the pickup.
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There is a piece that I broke when i was trying to put the cover back on the drive. Its the top of the mechanism with 4 wires solder to it. I really hope some one could help
Thanks so much for this.. only place on the internet i could find something to help me fix my error.. just got the part today will install ASAP and let u know how it goes
good luck!