Levinson 37 transport acting up

So I am auditioning this 37 transport with the 36S D/A converter. After listening to a few C/Ds, the following, at random, happens.

1. The volume mutes intermittently. The display on the D/A converter lights up(if I have it on dark)and shows CD 44K.
2. Occasionally, when I load a C/D, the messages read "Reading".."Bad Spin" " E lcot" "Bad Disc"
If I unplug the unit, wait, then plug it back in, then most times it will play, till the problem starts again couple of discs later.
3. If I gently open and then push the drawer sideways....very very gently...then sometimes the CD will load and play fine.

Short of taking a deep breath and sending it back to the Pyramid service center, any DIY fixes??

Thanks in advance! Great sounding unit, and it is in fact 10 + years old.