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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[juni78]

Originally Posted by secondchance

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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!!
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.

[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.