I love you guys! This Tech Assist group is invaluable, I learn something new each and every day. Comparing the "old" assembly to the "new" one I was able to see and remove the static protection tab you guys were talking about. Laser is installed and works perfect. I guess there is no real difference between the two laser models. Thanks to Bob Waterman and Gary McCartney for the information. David Lessard Alexandria Electronics Alexandria, Ontario, Canada mrfixit@xxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Gemini Computer & TV Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 2:11 PM To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Difference Between KSS-213B & KSS-213E Before installing the new laser, did you look to see if it had the two foil pads soldered together on the small circuit board on the base of it (like most do when they are new)? You did not mention this in your post so I am assuming you may not be aware of it. I just installed one yesterday and this was the case (of course I was aware that most new lasers have this for protection prior to be installed). Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28 Master Technician License #9109 Service Manager / Parts Manager Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms (508)695-7302 (508)695-7769 FAX geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx geminitv@xxxxxxx www.geminicomputertvsecurityalarms.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David" <mrfixit@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 1:08 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Difference Between KSS-213B & KSS-213E > > Original laser marked as KSS-213E, ordered one and supplier sent KSS-213B. > Installed it, now nothing, spindle doesn't turn, lens is moving up and down > trying to focus. Re-install the old laser and I get spindle rotation and > focusing action but the laser is too dead, intermittently plays. There must > be a difference between the two lasers, does anyone know what it is? Thanks. > > David Lessard > Alexandria Electronics > Alexandria, Ontario, Canada > mrfixit@xxxxxxxxxxx > > **************************************************************************** * > The Tech Address Book: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.html > Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > **************************************************************************** * The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.html Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ***************************************************************************** The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.html Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/