Anyone here tried repairing/replacing a CDJs laser assembly themselves?

[Samtastic]

hey guys,
Looking at buying a second-hand CDJ 800 Mk2. Sounds like its laser is going.

Can probably get the part for around $115 (inc postage and currency conversion): http://www.instrumentalparts.com/picdj800mk2s.html

But has anyone done this themselves? I've got a little soldering experience.

Is repairing a CDJ 800mk2 the same as the CDJ 800?

This guy here gives some vague instructions for replacing the CDJ 800's: http://www.leafdigital.com/articles/cdj800-replacing-cd-drive-dxa-da114.html


also, while we're on the topic, has anyone got a copy of the Service Manual for the CDJ 800MK2?

cheers,
sam

[johnyboy]

Check this link.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pioneer-CDJ-800-Mk1-Laser-assembly-cdj800-Brand-new-/120589360098?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mixers&hash=item1c13af9be2#ht_500wt_1154
Ask the bloke for full instructions as well as he will provide full upors and the price is much cheaper
I Would recomend replacing the cue and play switches as well while its apart cos thats whats replaced in a service they are only cheap to buy
Hope this helps

[Catdog69Kool]

if your going to spend $115 in parts anyway, may as well pay the extra $60 in labor, rather then having to buy a whole new unit if you fuck it up

[Dr Bones]

if your going to spend $115 in parts anyway, may as well pay the extra $60 in labor, rather then having to buy a whole new unit if you fuck it up

^^ listen to this guy. he speaks the truth.

[sk8master_86]

i think the laser in my cdj 800mk2 is busted. every time u put a new cd in u first need to put the cleaning cd through it, (so it reads cleaning cds first go but not music wtf?) cant realy get my heasd around that. but anyways where would one take it to get it fixed. btw im in syd

[deejaydee]

I agree with the above, it's so not worth the risk.

Pay the extra cash and save yourself the potential heartache!

[varsityhearts]

I replaced all cue and play buttons on my 1000mk3s. Didn't buy the whole button assembly, just opened it up and snipped the old tact switch and soldered on replacement. I got quoted 120 each, for cue buttons only. Tact switches cost me 5.50 each an literally had them all done in less than an hr.... what's the worst that can happen... u wreck the laser?? Its already broken

[Catdog69Kool]

Bump

does any one have any links to stanton parts websites?

[zoonosis]

Yep pay the cash, think of it as repair insurance