Panasonic DVD-LS83 portable DVD player won't play any DVDs that it used to it makes a strange noise and after a minuet of Reading the disc it comes up with a message saying this disc can't be read?

Answer 1

Any and all repairs within the device should be performed by a qualified professional. Do not dismantle your unit as you run the risk of damaging the unit, or getting hurt!

If the unit won't play any discs at all (or just a few select ones), the device is At Fault here. In most cases, if the mechanics still work, this means that the sector was not found. This is most commonly caused by dirt accumulated on the lens used to focus the laser (this dirt will obstruct the laser, leading to it being unable to read pretty much anything). Alternatively, the laser can be burned out (they do have a lifespan).

If the disc won't spin at all (it tries to, but fails), or if the laser cage won't move at all, the motors may be at fault. In any other case, the electronic components may be malfunctioning.