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Rebuilt laser any good?

My Theta Data Basic II transport worked perfectly for 3.5 years after I got it but recently started skipping. The nice Theta guy says a laser rebuild runs about $400 and offers about 95% of the original performance. Search of the A-gon database shows others have already been here. Does anyone care to say how your repair results affected performance?
rockvirgo

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rockvirgo OP
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The nice Theta guy's 95% was in response to the fact that the CDM-9 pro is no longer available. Has anyone else been there, done that?
rockvirgo OP
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For those of you still on the beam, today the Theta Data Basic II returned home from its trip to the factory. The laser did not require replacement. Comments per the invoice: Replaced Some Caps, Lubed Bearings, Tested All OK.

Comments per me: so far so good, sounds as good as ever - plus, the drawer seems quieter than before. The nice Theta guy anticipates the next service in 18 months for laser replacement. Stay tuned :^)
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