My #Sony CDP-S45 #vintage #hifi #cdplayer had developed difficulties opening and closing its tray. As is often the case, the belt driving the mechanism got quite stiff over time.
Removing it revealed a stiff and somewhat egg-shaped belt. I didn't have a suitable replacement belt, so I boiled the belt in water for a few minutes.
That brought it back to a much more circular shape and made it much less stiff. The tray now opens and closes as it should. #repair #VintageAudio #diy #CompactDisc