*Idea*

I think it would be interesting to start a thread devoted to suggested maintence for aging PCDPs. I have 2 that dont work (d-25, d-2), and one i want to see working forever (d-515)

This could be a valuable resource to keep people from heading to the vintage repair thread Please list known techniques that work, as well as theories (Id be willing to test on my non working units)

*if this has been done before, just slap me and let this thread die a quick and painless death.

edit: last time i skip the proofreading stage

Use them regularly and treat them well. Other than that, if it works, don't touch it. If it doesn't, see repair thread.

I think this is a great idea because I have a Denon DCP-150 made in 1992. Considering that it'll be turning twelve in a few months, I'm worried that it will break down any time now. I'll freak the day it breaks down since I'll probably never have an opportunity to buy one for $60 ever again. I'm positive that there's some way to stall the imminent forces of doom. Can anyone, especially those with PCDP collections numberining in the double digits, give advice?

Aside from mechanical issues (motors or other plastics/rubbers wearing out) I'm thinking of the electrolytics in these things: they have a finite life span. After all, they're just metal plates with mushy paste between them... the paste can (will) dry out eventually (may take 15-20 years) then you have to replace them!

Unless one is skilled in electronics and is familiar with SMD soldering techniques, the suggestion would be to obtain some skills. Once the skills are obtained, one would then know not to mess with these units unless one is prepared to junk it.

Many of these PCDP were not meant to be serviced often, if at all. If one wants a "guinea pig" unit to try whatever, then by all means experiment away. However, if the unit is truly a classic, valuable unit, I would be hesitant to experiment with it.

Good maintenance would include powering up the vintage electronics every so often and run the rechargeable battery through a charge, discharge, and charge cycle every few months.