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Replace DVD loader in Samsung HT-DS400

The HT-DS400 Home Theatre system from Samsung is about a decade old. The DVD loader that is part of it has become unreliable, rejecting as "No Disc" all manner of decent items. It never was a great loader, and now it is sadly diminished. I see on ebay that I can purchase for around $40 (including postage) an exact replacement, part number AH59-

01354A, but I am wondering if something that starts out as more competent (and maybe cheaper) could fit in the same spot?

Failing that, might it help to clean the optics or lubricate anywhere? The inside of the case is amazingly clear of dust, considering the unit's age.

If that goes well, I would replace the fan with a more modern, silent fan, and end up with a machine worth maybe $50. A labour of love?

Thanks to all.

RIP

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Reginald I. Perrin
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"Arfa Daily" wrote in news:HlHUs.44375$ snipped-for-privacy@fx11.fr:

Thank you, Arfa. I guess I should leave well enough alone, though in its current state the Home Theatre is close to binnable. The DVD loader is not at all like a computer disc unit, which is a well-labelled metal box you slide in and then attach power and data connectors. The Home Theatre DVD loader is an "assembly" with few or no manufacturer markings. Ribbon cables connect the assembly with other circuit boards, so it is difficult to tell where the "assembly" ends and the rest of the "home theatre" begins, unlike the situation with a computer optical deck. I was hoping that someone with experience with Samsung products / home theatres might be able to tell me if there was a chance of success by, for example, transplanting the DVD from a Samsung DVD player I might find at a thrift store. I know it is a long shot.

RIP

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Reginald I. Perrin

"Arfa Daily" wrote in news:ySVUs.90186$ snipped-for-privacy@fx16.fr:

FWIW, here is the ad for the replacement (nature of ebay is that auctions expire, so anybody looking at this after a few days will find a broken link):

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I was not able to find a Samsung HT DS-400 repair manual. So it looks like the extent of the repairs I will attempt is a quieter fan.

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Reginald I. Perrin

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