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Hey guys, I'm new here and I'm hoping to get some advice on fixing this Manna Space console.
When I first put a disc in and closed the tray, the laser assembly clicked about a dozen times before stopping and the CD didn't spin at all. I had a feeling the clicking was because it was trying to move further towards the CD spindle and failing to realise it's already there, so I tried manually spinning the motor gear to bring the mechanism back a bit, and when I put a disc in and closed the tray (it also happens when I just press the "tray closed" sensor button with no disc), it immediately brought the mechanism all the way back towards the CD spindle and started clicking again.
Does anyone know if this problem can be caused by a dead timekeeper? I've modified Dallas RTC clock chips for vintage computers before so modifying the timekeeper to add a CR2032 holder wouldn't be difficult for me, I would just prefer to avoid doing it to such a rare console just in case any accidents happened 😆
Cheers,
Chief
Posted : 24/05/2021 5:17 pm
Hey DeChief!
Welcome to The World of CD-i! You came to the right place, we will do everything to help you.
The Mannna Space is top loading player. With this kind of noise, even without a CD on the turntable, it is for me a CDM problem. I can't see any relation with the Timekeeper.
Please verify if none of the 4 synoblocks aren't broken (the plastic ones).
Verify also if they are all in the correct position with the base on the main PCB board.
Remove the CDM by unplugging the flat cable and power plugs. Look at the CDM bottom and watch closely all the gears. Be sure they have nothing broken at any point.
Let us know how it goes.
Posted : 24/05/2021 8:01 pm
