PHILIPS FW-C399 Mini System - Disc Changer Mechanism Repair Procedure

Disc Changer Mechanism [CASEROL] Repair Procedure - Philips FW-C399 Mini System-3CDC MODULE  How to take disc out when there is no power [Emergency Open]

From production wk224 onwards a new 3CDC-LLC-DA11 module with Sanyo DA11 Drive is introduced as an alternative module.

The new module can be recognized by:

* the label on the left side of the module
* the additional housing over one of the toothed wheels as shown in the picture below.

The following steps have to be done when replacing the CD mechanism
1 Disconnect flex foil cable from the old CD drive
2 Put a paper-clip on the flex foil to short-circuit the contacts (fig.1)
3 Remove the old CD drive
4 Remove paper-clip from the flex foil and connect it to the new drive
5 Position the new CD drive in its studs
6 Remove solder joint from the Laser unit

[The laser diode of this CD drive is protected against ESD by a solder joint which short circuits the laser diode to ground.
For proper functionality of the CD drive this solder joint must be removed after connection the drive to the set.]

EMERGENCY OPEN

In case of a Supply fault, the tray can be opened manually.
1 Remove the top cover of the set to get access to the Changer Module.
2 Turn gearwheel clockwise (as shown in picture below).

DISMANTLING THE TRAY

1 Open the tray.
2 Release 2x catch as shown in fig. 2 and Detail A
3 Pull tray out.

ASSEMBLING THE TRAY

1 Turn Cam (pos. 48) clockwise to end position.
2.If necessary - move Guiding (pos. 49) to the right end position.
3.Insert the Tray.