NCDC2013 query

[RobG]

Inserted an empty cartridge and it doesn`t eject, no noises heard when button is pressed. Had fascia off and took some pics.
Can someone confirm that the button highlighted in first 2 pics "energises" the eject mechanism


As you can see in this pic, when "eject" is pressed flap opens and makes contact with this button but no ejection. Any ideas

[mathewst]

Can't see much but are the lines leading to the switch dammaged(Two lines on the board with something white on them)?

[TheBoy]

The circled bit is the 'Flap open' switch.

The eject is a standard switch under the eject button (other side of board)

[RobG]

The circled bit is the 'Flap open' switch.

The eject is a standard switch under the eject button (other side of board)

Board removal jobbie then

[TheBoy]

The circled bit is the 'Flap open' switch.

The eject is a standard switch under the eject button (other side of board)

Board removal jobbie then

The clips holding the facia to main unit look a bit naff. Just try it again, ensuring the facia connector makes good connection.

[RobG]

The circled bit is the 'Flap open' switch.

The eject is a standard switch under the eject button (other side of board)

Board removal jobbie then

The clips holding the facia to main unit look a bit naff. Just try it again, ensuring the facia connector makes good connection.

All clips are in excellent nick except one on the side that is held with a screw

[TheBoy]

The circled bit is the 'Flap open' switch.

The eject is a standard switch under the eject button (other side of board)

Board removal jobbie then

The clips holding the facia to main unit look a bit naff. Just try it again, ensuring the facia connector makes good connection.

All clips are in excellent nick except one on the side that is held with a screw

Ah, not easy to tell from pic - it looked like both centre clips were broken...

[RobG]

The circled bit is the 'Flap open' switch.

The eject is a standard switch under the eject button (other side of board)

Board removal jobbie then

The clips holding the facia to main unit look a bit naff. Just try it again, ensuring the facia connector makes good connection.

All clips are in excellent nick except one on the side that is held with a screw

Ah, not easy to tell from pic - it looked like both centre clips were broken...

Any ideas then bearing in mind I`ve tried another CDC and that won`t eject either

[TheBoy]

You'll have to investigate switch then

[TheBoy]

Is this the one that was tested with no screen attached, but is paired to one?  That might be adding a complication

[RobG]

Is this the one that was tested with no screen attached, but is paired to one?  That might be adding a complication

Certainly is. According to Andy (VXLV6) cartridge should eject when HU is powered up regardless whether display is present or not.
Just the screws holding the board on

[VXL V6]

Only point to note is the Head unit may need to be powered up for a minute before you can eject. I know when the units start up the Nav drive does various scans and seeks and you can't eject the disk until this is has completed, the multi changer usually does a scan of the discs in the cartridge IIRC.... this is of course assuming that the CDC3 knows it has a cartridge loaded....

[RobG]

Only point to note is the Head unit may need to be powered up for a minute before you can eject. I know when the units start up the Nav drive does various scans and seeks and you can't eject the disk until this is has completed, the multi changer usually does a scan of the discs in the cartridge IIRC.... this is of course assuming that the CDC3 knows it has a cartridge loaded....

No problem ejecting from nav slot. CDC knows there`s a cartridge in, can hear it scanning for discs, problem being it won`t eject

[VXL V6]

Only point to note is the Head unit may need to be powered up for a minute before you can eject. I know when the units start up the Nav drive does various scans and seeks and you can't eject the disk until this is has completed, the multi changer usually does a scan of the discs in the cartridge IIRC.... this is of course assuming that the CDC3 knows it has a cartridge loaded....

No problem ejecting from nav slot. CDC knows there`s a cartridge in, can hear it scanning for discs, problem being it won`t eject

Is the cartridge ok? the screws tend to loosen on them and they then jam in the mechanism.

There is a method of winding the CDC mechanism to eject the cartridge manually but it's really easy to wind to far and then your in a whole world of pain to try and get the mechanism back!

I still think the issue is that the unit isn't getting a signal from the eject switch.

[RobG]

Only point to note is the Head unit may need to be powered up for a minute before you can eject. I know when the units start up the Nav drive does various scans and seeks and you can't eject the disk until this is has completed, the multi changer usually does a scan of the discs in the cartridge IIRC.... this is of course assuming that the CDC3 knows it has a cartridge loaded....

No problem ejecting from nav slot. CDC knows there`s a cartridge in, can hear it scanning for discs, problem being it won`t eject

Is the cartridge ok? the screws tend to loosen on them and they then jam in the mechanism.

There is a method of winding the CDC mechanism to eject the cartridge manually but it's really easy to wind to far and then your in a whole world of pain to try and get the mechanism back!

I still think the issue is that the unit isn't getting a signal from the eject switch.

Tried 2 cartridges.
Fascia off & remove board jobbie is it. Alright if you know what you`re looking for