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goldlizsts:
Hey Guys,

I have a SOS.  My Martantz SA8004 wouldn't open up.  Marantz advised it's a simple fix (for a more expert person, of course).  It likely was because I was "forcing" (pushing instead of using the remote) the tray to go in.... I know there's a CD in there, and it plays.  The mechanism is a simple fix, they say.  So.... anyone can help?  Thanks. :duh

malloy:
Hmmm. Assuming the gears or belts aren't broken or snapped, and the motor is fine, I think you can open the top cover and manually force it to eject.

My cd player, which I kept in storage for more than 7 years, had the same problem. It was simply stuck. I had to 'help' the motor by coaxing the transport out with my fingers. Maybe the motor needs servicing?

The more I use it, the more it operates smoothly.

Barry (NJ):
As malloy states, just take the top off, plug it in, and give it a gentle push from the inside, as you tap the open tray button.

Brap:
Brother in law's had the same issue. Replaced 4 belts for him, 2 for the tray slide operation and one for the upper arm that engages the CD "downward" and a 4th while I was there.  He found them in the UK for $25USD.  Nice afternoon project during polar vortex. Unit weighs 30+ lbs, sounds like a dream though for the vintage.  Balanced in/outs. I guess back in the day it was about 2K.

goldlizsts:

--- Quote from: Barry (NJ) on March 15, 2019, 09:28:34 AM ---As malloy states, just take the top off, plug it in, and give it a gentle push from the inside, as you tap the open tray button.

--- End quote ---

Thanks guys.  I have another friend who's very handy.  He typically buys up all those name brands at "yard" sales in the neighborhoods?, and fixes 'em up.  For example, be built a set of old Ohm speaker by stacking 2 up on top of each other (the tip), built a rack to "join" them...

Possibly I will take it to him.  He said it's like a 1/2 hr. job.... So, what I'll do is I'll open up the top and give it a "push", see if that fixes it.  If so, I will never "push" the tray in after putting a CD in..... Never knew it could do such damage.  Otherwise, don't think I have a major issue, as I treat my gear well pretty gently.

Thanks.  Will report back when that happens.

Shek

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