Re: "No Disc" error when trying to read DVDs

I presume in your point of view then that cleaner discs are too hyped
up for what they actually say they do?

I have done some more tests and found the following:
- Tried a 2/3 CDs and they play straight away.
- Tried a few more DVDs at random and some play ok (or at least get to
the menu and start playing the movie) and others have the same effect
as what I initially described. I tried several DVDs from the series I
have of Family Guy and none worked. Tried some random movies and some
of these worked. I can't seem to pin it down as ALL these play ok on
my main Sony DVD player.

If it is not worth the effort of a lens cleaner and getting a
replacement lens (or other part for the player) will be to troublesome
I think I may have to resign myself to buying a new DVD player. I
don't like throwing things away if I can help it but I suppose you
can't expect things to last forever. I've had this player since 2005
so it's done ok to last that long. Any suggestions on a make that will
have the reputation to last longer?



On 7 Apr, 00:29, "Arfa Daily" <arfa.da...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Jacko" <jacko2...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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I have a Phillips DVP 3005/05 DVD player and all of a sudden it is
extremely tempremental when playing any DVDs. I've taken off the outer
case to see if there was anything obvious but I can't see anything to
the naked eye.

When the DVD is inserted, it spins round and the laser tries to read
the disc. This takes a remarkably longer time than when it was working
fine. The disc gets to full speeed and then slows down and then after
a few seconds goes back to full speed. This is repeated several times.
Sometimes the disc will get to the menu but most of the time it will
never get there and show a "No Disc" error on screen. If I am lucky
and it does get to the main menu, it is hit or miss how long it takes
before it can't read the DVD.

I've tried DVDs that I've burnt from my PC as well as standard movie
DVDs but they ultimately show the same effects.

I've heard of using a DVD cleaning kit though looking at the laser
itself it doesn't seem to be obstructed, dusty or dirty. Would it be
worthwhile getting a cleaning kit, does it seem like I need to get
replacement parts or probably more time/cost effective get a new DVD
player.

DO NOT use a cleaner disc. These seldom do any good, and can actually do
harm. Your very first test, is to insert a CD, and see if that is correctly
read, and then correctly played all the way through. If it is, then there's
a better than even chance that your laser is faulty, in which case, it will
probably write the player off from a cost effectiveness point of view.

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