Cross-posting on several forums; I hope that's OK.
I have an LG model RC288 combination VCR and DVD RW. The VCR works fine, but the DVD won't play. I can insert a disc, and there's a brief spin, but that's all. No spin-up.
AI thinks this is a laser problem, and I'm looking for a replacement laser sled assembly. The current unit doesn't have any part number marking on it. Electrical interface is via a 45-pin flat cable.
I found this part on AliExpress; it has the same 45-pin flat cable connector, looks quite similar to my existing part, and is specified for LG DVD RW drives.
My questions:
1. Does this sound like a laser problem?
2. Is the AliExpress part a drop-in replacement for my unit?
Thanks
AI: Does the DVD section behave the same way with several known-good disc types - pressed movie DVD, pressed audio CD, burned DVD-R/RW, etc. - or does it read any type at all?
Yes
AI: Can you post clear photos of the original DVD mechanism/laser sled, any labels or markings on the drive/mech board, and the exact AliExpress listing or part number you’re considering?
The AliExpress part is https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32811605908.html.
I have an LG model RC288 combination VCR and DVD RW. The VCR works fine, but the DVD won't play. I can insert a disc, and there's a brief spin, but that's all. No spin-up.
AI thinks this is a laser problem, and I'm looking for a replacement laser sled assembly. The current unit doesn't have any part number marking on it. Electrical interface is via a 45-pin flat cable.
I found this part on AliExpress; it has the same 45-pin flat cable connector, looks quite similar to my existing part, and is specified for LG DVD RW drives.
My questions:
1. Does this sound like a laser problem?
2. Is the AliExpress part a drop-in replacement for my unit?
Thanks
AI: Does the DVD section behave the same way with several known-good disc types - pressed movie DVD, pressed audio CD, burned DVD-R/RW, etc. - or does it read any type at all?
Yes
AI: Can you post clear photos of the original DVD mechanism/laser sled, any labels or markings on the drive/mech board, and the exact AliExpress listing or part number you’re considering?
The AliExpress part is https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32811605908.html.
