I was just minding my own buisness window shopping in Tottenham Court Road, London. When I suddenly saw, amongst the usual current cd portables the infamous circa 1995 D-777 discman (so beloved by Duncan and Redshifter et al.) in a shop window. When inside I was told that the dealer had recently...

I'm thinking of buying a Sony D-303 Discman(cica'93) which will need a new laser block installed. I've checked with Sony and they have the parts needed.Has any owner of similar vintage Discman needed to replace their laser, and if so what was the outcome. Did the unit work as new?