Apex DVD Player model AD-1110W

Hi,

I have an Apex DVD model AD-1110W in my shop for service. Note: I seldom service DVD players. When I insert a DVD or CD, the message says, "Loading" and after a small delay, "No Disc".

I cleaned the optical pickup lens even though it looked clean.

When I insert a DVD or CD, the optical pickup slides in and out, but the disk doesn't spin. I checked the motor for freedom of rotation. I checked voltages from the power supply and all were good except

Is it possible for a DVD player to check for the presences of a disc simply by the reflection without rotating the disc?

Thanks in advance, Brad

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