While browsing Buyee before bed as everyone does (right?), I spotted a good deal on a Sharp MD-ST70 that was in pretty good condition. This is a fun little player that has a front LED panel that lights up while doing various functions. The auction listing said it was working OK, but the remote was flaky. I had a few remotes, so I figured it was worth a gamble for the price. I didn't have one of these units yet, and I liked how the front panel lights up (I'm a simple man...). Looking good... Well, I was pleased to see it was indeed in good shape when I received it and popped in a gumstick battery (clean terminals!) and a disc to test it out. It powered up and I got to witness some flashing lights - nice! The girls will love this! Sounds pretty good *nodding head to the music*, let's skip a few tracks... GRINDDDDDDD Yep, it was the dreaded Sharp gear grinding noise that should probably be a meme at this point. For those unaware, it seems that the plastic end of the "wor...