90 Bose CD player laser unit (len) spec

[juni78]

Hi to all, does anyone know exact laser unit type/number which is suitable for replacement in 1990-91 BOSE GOLD (grey with yellow buttons) sound system? I am looking for unit which will allow me play also burned CDs.

Producer should be panasonic, but I have not found on the unit any useful number.

I know there is a service for the laser unit replacements - https://www.carstereohelp.com/corvette.htm. However I am from Europe and it is quite expensive to send radio to them and back (+shipping and duty - twice).

Thanks for all ideas

Jakub

[secondchance]

Hi to all, does anyone know exact laser unit type/number which is suitable for replacement in 1990-91 BOSE GOLD (grey with yellow buttons) sound system? I am looking for unit which will allow me play also burned CDs.

Producer should be panasonic, but I have not found on the unit any useful number.

I know there is a service for the laser unit replacements - https://www.carstereohelp.com/corvette.htm. However I am from Europe and it is quite expensive to send radio to them and back (+shipping and duty - twice).

Thanks for all ideas

Jakub

Have you tried running burned CD? Bose unit in my 94 had no issue playing burned CD.

[juni78]

Have you tried running burned CD? Bose unit in my 94 had no issue playing burned CD.

Yes, it was my first try. It is not playing any CD. However I have read on the corvette forum, that original laser lens (in all C4 BOSE radios) are playing only original CDs until len upgrade. Maybe yours is the upgraded one.

[secondchance]

Perhaps contact Dr. Don and see if he is willing to share info. Or, even better, sell you the part you need.

https://www.doctordons.com

[juni78]

Perhaps contact Dr. Don and see if he is willing to share info. Or, even better, sell you the part you need.

https://www.doctordons.com

I have sent them directly request for the part. So we will see. When I have any information I ll share it here.

[juni78]

I have got this reply from Doctor Don's:

The Optical Assembly is not Sold and is No Longer Available.
You can Purchase the Restored Complete Stock CD Mechanism for $150.00 plus Shipping.
It is Plug and Play for Your CD/Cassette.


Thank You for Choosing Doctor Don's

Doctor Don's
225 FM 247
Huntsville, TX 77320
936-435-1811

By my opinion it is good price and will take it. Thanks!

[TX '90 ZR1]

Dr. Don is THE Guy!!=D>
He walked me through repairing the complete system on my '90.
His service was so good I ended up sending him all the components, including complete speaker assemblies, for him to check and bring to perfect working condition. Been a couple of years and no issues at all with his work.
:cheers:

[dredgeguy]

You might also want Dr. Don to add the AUX input which is a direct connection from the cassette input. Then you can connect XM radio or music on your phone. I had him do that and was able to put the XM radio in the center console with a remote control to change stations. Everything hidden so the look is completely stock but the sound outstanding.