DC has stopped reading discs!!! (VID CLIP)

[jarvster2000]

Ok, this morning I went to play on my DC and it has stopped reading discs.

It just whirrs in a lunging way (from slow then faster, then slow etc).

I have opened it up and made sure there was no dust. I even turned the potometer a tiny, tiny amount to the right but it had no effect so Ive left that for now.

Here is a rubbish phone vid clip, but the audio gives a good indication of what the DC is doing:
Streaming mpg (1.9MB)
Downloadable mpeg (1.9MB)

If I try without a CD (and DC case) the laser bobs up and down as it should.

Anyone have any ideas or tips? Is the laser defunct? Or motor?

[fackue]

Well since no one has really responded to you I will. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, but I would try adjusting the calibration on the GD-ROM drive. Try this link out:

http://consolevision.com/members/fac...sercalib.shtml

[ptr.exe]

He said he already did that, but since he only turned it a bit, i suggest turning it much more, sometimes it takes up to a full turn to work again.

btw, that's a good guide fackue, ive been looking for a guide to show people when their DC laser needs a recab, all the others seem to over complicate.