Disc Repair Machine Broken - How Can I Open It??

[dannyboy]

Hi all, I have an Azuradisc 1600 CD/DVD repair machine at my shop, had it a couple years or so now. This machine here: http://azuradisc.com/site/support/model1600.html

The machine got clogged up as it does over time due to the polish and water getting stuck in the pipe. On route home my dad had to brake sharply and the machine fell over.

Now it seems like the motor has been dislodged inside, when starting the repair process a really loud grinding noise can be heard and the machine stops after a second (it should stay on for 30 seconds or so). I emailed the company who sell them in the UK and they want it in for repair. Trouble is I think this will costs £100's, and it's probably something simple like the motor being dislodged.

Id like to take a look myself but the only screw type fittings I can see look like allen key screws but these are rounded, not hex. There's plenty of them around the bottom of the unit. I've attached photo's to show the machine and the screws anyway.

Anyone any idea's whats wrong with the machine? Or any idea what to use to open it?

[Teajunkie]

Is it the pump blocked?

[dannyboy]

No don't think so mate, it's definitely something to do with the motor. That model in the vid is different to mine. Originally the pipe was blocked and needed a clean but the machine was knocked over in the car and since then the loud grinding noise can be heard and it won't stay running for 30 seconds like it should.

[Teajunkie]

Can you take a clear pic of the screws ?
I have searched but cant find a service manual for it anywhere.

You may just need to open it and take a gander inside.

[dannyboy]

This is the best I could do really. the holes are round. These are everywhere on the machine: ie the lid, fan grill at the back etc.




The other end of the screw can be seen when opening the lid where the disc goes:

[Teajunkie]

Looks like someone ha tried to open that before.
seems to be a mix of different types of security screws.

Have you tried an allen key or torx bits?

[XBOX4LIFE]

That last one looks more like a pop rivet, you'll have to drill them and replace with new rivets but you might struggle to find ones that match...

[dannyboy]

Looks like someone ha tried to open that before.
seems to be a mix of different types of security screws.

Have you tried an allen key or torx bits?

Yes mate tried a few different ones, no luck. I think they're all the same though, it's just the way I've taken the pics.

[Mule]

Have a look at this list - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw_drive

[jaguar982]

I would say drill small hole through and use a stud extractor then just replace

jag