Power light is blinking on my philips dvp642 Dvd how can I fix this?

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It looks like this problem has been discussed here: "Standby light blinking."

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I fixed this problem in my DVP642 by replacing a capacitor on the main power board where the power chord hooks in. Take the top cover off (after unplugging player). You'll be able to locate the bad capacitor on the circuit board located on the very right. Look for location marked c316 on the circuit board. A bad capacitor will be bulged up on top. The capacitor you're looking for will be a black barrel shape with an aluminum top, this aluminum top will be bulged up or leaking on the circuit board. Replace this capacitor by desoldering the two leads into the board and replacing with an identical part you can pick up at Radio Shack for a couple dollars. My repair for this identical problem was a success. The blinking light is the tip off for this particular problem on these Phillips models.

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To add to the previous solution (which I followed myself), specifically steps 3 and 5...

The C316 may not be leaking brown fluid nor the bulging at the top might not be noticeable as was the case with mine. It might have you second guessing. Nevertheless, my unit had the same symptoms of the problem as described above and I went on with the "operation." (Don't mistaken the rubbery cream colored stuff at RB301 for brown leakage. I believe its there to protect/insulate.)

The exact capacitor I used from Radio Shack - 1000uF 35v, Part # 272-1032 It's actually quite a bit bigger than the original but fits and works fine. A picture of this newly installed capacitor is here (it's the baby blue one).

SOURCE: I have a Philips DVP642 DVD player. It has worked

First try a soft reset... unplug for 20 minutes.
Otherwise - the laser is dirty or misaligned.
A Repair shop can clean and align for about $50.
It takes specialized equipment and templates to align the laser - not something you can do on your own.

Lens cleaner discs don't work.

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