Oppo UDP-203 dilemma

[LuvMyQuad]

It could also be on the bottom of the chassis

 

[Degrundt]

I see the Sony BPX700/CA on sale. How do they compare?

The X700 can't read DVD audio. This is why i chose the X800.

 

[jamoke]

A can of this stuff would be my 1st attempt at restoration.
Real magic in a can.

Deoxit @ Amazon

 

[mandrix]

A can of this stuff would be my 1st attempt at restoration.
Real magic in a can.

Deoxit @ Amazon

I agree it's supposed to be good stuff. But since they are 5oz cans I would get more than one if it were me. I would still hose most everything down with WD40 first. (I don't know about the disc drawer mechanism...I've never been into one in an Oppo further than removing the lens cover and cleaning the laser lens.

Also another thing to check out, is the disc mechanism the same as other Oppo models? I've seen them pop up on EvilBay from time to time.

 

[mandrix]

Here's some related parts on EvilBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3632535373...Fkj01WKWZwQeIfWDu1mygMfRqg==|tkp:BFBMku-o58Jk

 

[barfle]

I know. I'm not going to take a crap shoot and repair it so I may as well try. I have some CRC QD Electronic Cleaner that is supposed to work miracles, but I haven't used it yet. May give it a shot tomorrow.

For over 50 years, I’ve used isopropyl alcohol to clean circuit boards. I take an acid brush (woodworkers’ glue brushes are identical) and cut off all but about 1/4” of the bristles. That gives them some stiffness so they’ll scrub the board. These days, I buy them by the bagful from Woodcraft.

With corrosion, I’d definitely go with the contact cleaner.

 

[Sal1950]

WD40 is a solvent not a lubricant like some people think. It's great for cleaning things out, but best to use something else afterwards to get the aggressive WD40 off. In this case contact cleaner.

I'm not a fan of using WD40 inside electronics, it leaves behind an oily gummy substance after drying that attracts dust and dirt, etc.
Although a little pricey Deoxit D5 is great for cleanup and the best I've found for dirty noisey pots/switches.
Considering what the service shops will charge you, a few cans of D5 is cheap insurance.

Just received the Sony UBP-X800M2 this week. It's a very good player.

Yep, the X800M2 is a great player with a strong, quiet transport, almost silent in the open/closing.
It handles everything I use in BD / Optical media without issue.
My main complain is the fact it offers zero in the way of a display and requires having a video monitor active for most everything. That can be a PITA for our music only discs for sure.
The other is that it can't be used to rip SACD's, but few can. The good news is many other players are available used for under $50 on ebay.

 

[allbrosca]

Well the CRC QD Electronic Cleaner managed to remove all the visible corrosion but player still doesn't open. Got some on my hand and lost a small layer of skin on my palm!

 

[wavelength]

Well the CRC QD Electronic Cleaner managed to remove all the visible corrosion but player still doesn't open. Got some on my hand and lost a small layer of skin on my palm!

Ouch!

 

[mandrix]

Well I wasn't very hopeful it would fix the disc mechanism. The question is: Are you prepared to remove it in toto? Not sure if your unit was actually submerged in water, but any sort of crap could cause a problem. I reckon it's up to you to find out why, or either just replace the entire disc unit.
I've never removed one in an Oppo, so I've never tried to disassemble one and I don't know what that entails. But what have you got to lose at this point? Apparently the parts are available if you deem it FUBAR. I wish you good luck, and hope you find the resources to fix it.

Please do keep us posted!

 

[allbrosca]

Thanks. I now have everything up and running to put my system back together. I will hook it up, play some USB discs, see if it connects to the internet, then figure out what to do with the disc drive.

 

[MidiMagic]

I once had WD40 damage plastic gears. It distorted the plastic.

 

[Degrundt]

Yep, the X800M2 is a great player with a strong, quiet transport, almost silent in the open/closing.
It handles everything I use in BD / Optical media without issue.
My main complain is the fact it offers zero in the way of a display and requires having a video monitor active for most everything. That can be a PITA for our music only discs for sure.
The other is that it can't be used to rip SACD's, but few can. The good news is many other players are available used for under $50 on ebay.

I had an old Panasonic player and i realize that i actually never looked at the display and took the habit to always use the monitor.
But i agree this is a cheapskate choice from Sony.

 

[mandrix]

My first Oppo, the DV-970HD, I recently pulled out of storage and reconnected the power.
The disc tray would not open as what @allbrosca is experiencing, though my player was stored boxed up in the closet.
I periodically tried to cycle the tray over a few days and it finally came around.

 

[allbrosca]

My first Oppo, the DV-970HD, I recently pulled out of storage and reconnected the power.
The disc tray would not open as what @allbrosca is experiencing, though my player was stored boxed up in the closet.
I periodically tried to cycle the tray over a few days and it finally came around.

I will keep trying! Did you leave it plugged in?

 

[mandrix]

I will keep trying! Did you leave it plugged in?

Yes! It took many tries over several days but it finally came around and works fine now.
Glad I pulled it out and plugged it in. Now I just leave it plugged in as well the other two Oppo's and the old Sony I bought for a backup for ripping SACD.

 

[Sal1950]

I had an old Panasonic player and i realize that i actually never looked at the display and took the habit to always use the monitor.

I just hate the idea of having to turn on my expensive and power hungry 85" Samsung just to play some music.
But truth be told, everything ends up ripped to my computer and played from there so in the end it becomes a non-issue.
Then still, what about everyone else ?
Just sayin

 

[allbrosca]

OPPO repair informed me that there is a slot with an arrow on the bottom of the unit where you can release the tray with a screwdriver or butter knife. I had already seen it and tried that and a subsequent try was unsuccessful.

 

[LuvMyQuad]

OPPO repair informed me that there is a slot with an arrow on the bottom of the unit where you can release the tray with a screwdriver or butter knife. I had already seen it and tried that and a subsequent try was unsuccessful.

If you are sure you actually pressed the release tab and it didn't pop open, it must be jammed. You can try to persuade it gently from inside while pressing the release. It's not like you have anything to lose.

 

[Degrundt]

I just hate the idea of having to turn on my expensive and power hungry 85" Samsung just to play some music.
But truth be told, everything ends up ripped to my computer and played from there so in the end it becomes a non-issue.
Then still, what about everyone else ?
Just sayin

85" ? What a beast ! I'm just beginning to search the successor of my die hard Panasonic 50" plasma but 75" seems already a huge screen to me...