I just came across the same problem with my DVP-NC600. It showed error code E:27 00. When I took it apart to find the problem, it's only the drive belt that broke. I'm currently looking for a new drive belt.

I replaced the whole laser pickup. I found it for a pretty good price here: http://www.electronix.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?ELECTRONIX_CATALOG_SESSID=9f73bd21c5b7559d9610bff9df261fc3&keywords=khm-240aaa&x=0&y=0 Now it spins just fine. The only problem is that I think I damaged the gold colored ribbon cable so after a few seconds I get an error saying that there is no disk. I can't find a part number on the damaged cable. Some luck.

I have the same player and just started having the same issue. I have had pretty good luck with Sony's products in the past. I have not yet found the motor alone. if I do, I will let you know.