PAL DC Powers On But the Disc's Motor's Doesn't Spin

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PAL DC Powers On But the Disc's Motor's Doesn't Spin

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Hi. How can this be fixed? A few weeks ago my PAL version 1 was switch ON, it suddenly turned off. When I switched it ON again, the power LED still lights up and it gets to the DC menu but the disc's motor doesn't spin when I close the lid so no CD can play not even compact discs (original no burned)? The battery on this DC doesn't charge any more by the way. Which subcomponent should be replaced (resistor, capacitor, etc.) or does it just need cleaning (all the parts, power supply, logic board, dismantled and cleaned)?

I did test the spindle motor and the motor that drives it up and down using two AA batteries, they do spin alright.

Thank you in advance.

God bless, REv.
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