Spindle Motor Issue - Pioneer CLD-V840
Howdy, very new to the laser disc experience and doing my best to diagnose an issue with a unit I was gifted by a friend with several who has tried to help me (it ran when he used it but sat for awhile before I tried to use it).
In short I load a disc and hit play. The carriage moves but the disc never spins and doesn’t even budge. So I tried to rotate the spindle motor (without power to the system, unplugged). And it requires two fingers and a lot of effort to rotate by hand.
Cables for the motor and fuses appear in tact.
I’ve seen a few posts about oiling it and the motors going out naturally. The unit appears quite pristine and it worked great when he used it last before handing it over to me.
I’m comfortable taking it apart if needed but hoping there may be some tips, tricks, or tests - linked or direct - that anyone might be able to offer before I go so far as total disassembly.
Thanks! Happy to post photos or video if needed.