I'm sure that my empeg used to push itself out of the sled when the handle was lifted when it was installed in my old car (but it was about a year ago so I can't really remember)
Now it's installed in my new car, it doesn't do this. Any idea why? I've had a look and tried to figure ot the mechanism but i'm stumped.
EDIT: I should have used the FAQ, Luke
Why is my Mark 2 hard to pull out of the sled?
(Entry last updated on March 31st, 2003)
There are several reasons that your Mark 2/Rio Car might be tough to pull out of the sled, but the most common problem is loose docking connector screws.
Check and tighten the two screws that hold the docking connector to the back of the player. They should be tight. Note that the docking connector is deliberately designed to wiggle even if the screws are tight (see here for details).
Some users have reported that the screws worked loose on their players, causing the docking connector to come completely disconnected from the player. This made it difficult to pull the player from the car docking sled, and also caused the wiring harnesses to pull loose from inside the player. If this happens, hopefully the only damage was the internal connectors being pulled from the motherboard, and they simply need to be plugged back in. Contact support if you need help with this.
Other possible causes for difficulty would be loose screws on the sides of the case, a sled that's bent or installed crooked, or the sled's keeper tabs bending inward and interfering with the player's casing.
Edited by furtive (27/05/2004 03:29)
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