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Created:	Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Mar 03 1989
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1517
Total number of notes:	13349

202.0. "D5s and Ozone?" by SCOTTY::CREASER () Wed Oct 30 1985 08:43

I am curious if anyone else has noticed a strong Ozone like odor near their
D5 when changing disks etc. Mine does each time it have been playing for
more than a minute or two. There is no sign of the odor when power is applied
but the player is not active. I also noticed that the inside of the lid appears
to be "etched" as though it have been exposed to some caustic vapors.
At first I was concerned about potential power or circuit problems, but now
I wonder if it might be caused by the interaction of the laser with the
surrounding air?

Jerry

T.R	Title	User	Date	Lines
202.1		ELUDOM::LIONEL	`Wed Oct 30 1985 08:55`	4
	I doubt the laser is powerful enough to do anything to the air. I have not noticed any of the effects you mention - perhaps you have something else nearby that is causing these problems? Steve
202.2		SCOTTY::CREASER	`Wed Oct 30 1985 11:39`	4
	The odor follows the D5 wherever I position it. It seems to build-up inside the case and is strongest when the lid is opened. Jerry
202.3		AMBER::KAEPPLEIN	`Wed Oct 30 1985 11:50`	1
	A new audiophile reason against CD's - they cause cancer :-)
202.4		TBD::ZAHAREE	`Wed Oct 30 1985 14:30`	3
	Yeah, the also cause this burning sensation in my wallet. :-) - M
202.5		CADLAC::GOUN	`Wed Oct 30 1985 15:00`	5
	I've been noticing the same smell coming from my D-5 when I lift the lid to remove a disc. It smells like a very warm power supply to me. I haven't investigated further, as the D-5 is working perfectly. -- Roger
202.6		SPAGS::GRIFFIN	`Thu Oct 31 1985 12:03`	5
	Re: .5 Ditto. (Ozone? How about "warm plastic") - dave
202.7		SCOTTY::CREASER	`Thu Nov 14 1985 09:49`	5
	Well it's still a mystery, but two other possible sources have been suggested. Perhaps the disk drive motor or laser positioning servo. Considering that pleasurable music it provides to me, I would have preferred a floral aroma. Jerry