Eric, I just want to thank you for helping me to fix my CD player. It was my first CD player, and it was a problem with the tray not opening. Now it opens after I changed a belt. You gave me the courage to open it up and work on it.
I just fixed this problem on a TEAC PD-425 and a Sony RCD-W500C. For both decks it was the rubber belts. The belt on the TEAC still had plenty of tension, just not enough to get the job done. That was the hard part, it "seemed" ok. I replaced it with some belts I purchased on Amazon for less than $2. When I pulled the cover off the Sony, it was quite evident that the belts were shot. Thanks to a video here on TH-cam I also learned that there was a fourth belt I needed to replace and how to do it, as well as a tip on aligning the dots on all the pulleys. The tray on the recorder side still works so I didn't replace that belt. Tbh, the burner on my computer does a much better and quicker job so I really don't need the recorder on the Sony.
Video was perfect! I have the same CD player and it was doing the same thing... for years! I lubed it up but instead of using a peace of paper at the spring. I just stretched the spring and replaced. It had to much pressure on the wheel. Works good now.
YAY! After watching your video I was able to fix my dvd door that was jammed. It wasn't the same exact fix, but you took me down the right path. After several hours of searching youtube and getting the "broken band" fix, I was so happy to see your video! Thank you, you saved me some money! :)
Adding a public comment and typing that this video was informative, educational and entertaining! I now can address my problem with my Aiwa stereo. Cheers, matey!
thanks for this video. i had the same problem with the exact same model. i just stretched the spring a bit (too much tension i guess), and that simple fix made it work again.
YES! After a decade dust-collecting, i managed to fix my good old fashioned Sony CDP-550 CD-player. your video gave me the trust to open it. I think mine started working after loosening the screw of the black drum and applying some lubricant (WD-40) in my case on the top of the drum on the screw. Thanks! Listening to good old Dire Straits right now..... :) ps safety tip: i put a sticker on the lens because of the laser. don't forget to take it off, once fixed. good luck !
@MisterEricB I've been trying to find CD changer repair places and I'm out of luck, am I missing something? I would try it myself, but the CD changer is inside my jukebox so it may not work the way the one in the video does.
There are lots of things to consider when deciding which CD players are better. Strictly considering drawer issues like these, I would think that since the pop-up lid type has fewer moving parts, there are less things to break so it will probably last longer. The disadvantage of the pop-up lid, of course, is that you can't put anything on top of it. So those wouldn't work for a rack mounted system or a console stereo system with different pieces stacked on top of each other.
Hey Eric. Awesome video. I have this exact problem. If you happen to read this question - can you advise if they black gear wheel has to be reinstalled in a certain position? Thanks!!!!!
Many thanks. I was able to finally fix my 25 year old high end (at the time) Sony CD player after trying and failing 5 years ago to fix it (before TH-cam). It had the exact same issue with the small nob on the L shaped arm stopping the gear from lifting the laser mechanism. I just unattached the spring. Not sure why it was included in the design to begin with.
Just did the same, I took the whole thing off, now opens and shuts. The service book was no help, it's just called a lever, and is not electrically connected so its not a switch. My guess it's there to regulate the speed the draw opens, make it look smooth.
Eric, I have a Kenwood DP-2030. All the electronics light up and appear to function, the CD drawer opens & closes perfectly fine, but then the readout says 'no disc' even though there is a disk in it.....any suggestions? TIA
Hmmm, if it isn't reading any discs at all, then there must be something wrong with the laser or lens. Hopefully it could be as simple as cleaning the lens. You can try some standard lens cleaning solutions for that. I'm afraid I don't have any other suggestions if that doesn't work. Good luck!
Hello, I have two broken CD-I players, one being sent as a replacement to the other (of Ebay), both broken. One has the door ejects and close fine, but once the cd is inside I hear many crackling noises and a error message. The other has the door jammed (feeble motor sound, remains closed). Which one sounds like the most easy to repair?
my cd player says that if I open the back, there's a risk of electrical shock. is that just for if it's plugged in? ive had it unplugged for days, what do you think?
I have a Yamaha CDC-610 and the drawer wont open. Can't hear any motor drive or anything when turned on and pushing the eject button. Is this a belt problem or something electrical ?
I have Sony MHC VX-701 Hi Fi system. 3-CD Tray has some problem. This VDO has encouraged me to see at the problem technically/mechanically at the problem. I have to thank mr Eric. Something very creative. Thank you ERIC. Will convey my thanks again if I am successful. I too believe in your message on your Tea Shirt. Many thanks to You tube. Thanks to Google. They are doing very important work of social advancement. When the history of human kind advancement will be adjudged, contribution ( it is Lions share) of Google can never be neglected. Wonderful.
Which type of CD-Players are better, CD Players that use drawers or CD Players that use a pop-up lid? What is the pop-up lid on a CD-Player, called? (For example the pop-up lid, on top of the old school Sony Play Station)
Have a Teac compact disc player with stereo radio function unit worked in both functions until now. With disc placed the lid is closed, CD starts to spin and when Play button is pressed, it ends up showing on the display "no" with no play possible. What may be this indicating? and how to cure this fault? It would be much appreciated thanks
+Geoff Gray Hi Geoff, since the CD does spin and the player attempts to read it, it doesn't sound like any kind of drawer issue. Sounds like there is a problem with the lens or CD, but you've probably tried multiple CD's, so probably the lens. Hopefully it just needs some cleaning. You could try a cleaning CD that has a tiny brush on it, or some other cleaning solution. I see there are a few videos on lens cleaning here, so you might try one of those. Good luck!
Hi! Can you help me finding the problem of my SLP1200? When i enter the CD the emphasis light goes on.. The disc doesn't spin and it doesn't read the disc files....... I would like to know if there is a good repayring possibility, or is it possible to open it myself and check out the problem? Thanks...
Usually a CD player starts spinning the CD when it detects that the drawer is closed. I see from a video that the Technics SLP1200 doesn't have a drawer that extends out, but just has a lid that opens and you set the CD in there. It's still possible that there is something wrong with the lid latch so the CD player still thinks the lid is open. If that's not it though, then it could be the spin motor, especially since its a very old unit. Sorry, I wouldn't know what to do in that case.
Hi Eric, thanks for the video (y). I have 5 cd changer Sony CDP-C545, and I have a problem with the tray. When it displays "OPEN" the tray is closed. When I pres the button to open the tray, its open but on display say no disc. Do you know what problem is. Thank you in advance
Thanks for the video. Same thing wrong with my Yam 565, Lube would not work alone so I put belt dressing on the belt that raises the laser and it seemed to work.
sounds like either maybe the gears slipped so that the tray is not geared correctly, or else maybe there's something blocking the tray when its shutting. Either way, I think you should open it up and try to watch what its doing when it tries to close. If there isn't anything physically blocking it, then you should probably 1) take the tray out, 2) press open to make sure that the gear is where it should be for the open position, 3) put the tray back in in the open position, 4) try closing
I have a small craig dvd player & I had it on top of my t.v. but it had fell down in back of my t.v. now my DVD player will not open all the way can u please help me it's probably stuck because it fell but can u give me some instructions on how to fix it I cannot figure it out thank you!
I'm looking at a Sony MHC-GX470 the tray opens and closes fine however for some reason the first 2 cd's read fine but if you try to play disc 3 (i have the top open) it spins the disc up then stops then says no disc.
cool video, i have a pm 29 pansonic, i took it part to fix the IR sensor, my cd changer system got caught some how but when i pushed CD Check cycled it a few times it stopped working all cd functions, no noise, any suggestions?
Did you have to take the drawer apart? If you had to take the drawer apart, then you want to be sure to re-assemble it in the closed position when the CD player thinks its closed, or in the open position when CD player thinks its open. Otherwise the drawer could stop working. But it seems like that would cause a little noise. So if there is no noise at all, then it may be an electronics issue, and I wouldn't know how to go about fixing that, sorry.
i didnt originally take the draw apart, what happen was i pushed cd/play next/ check a few times i think it triggered a safe mode . thanks fore replying
does all cd player gear looks the same. the gear in my nissan Tiida cd player driver looks different. there is a clicking sound and the disk tray is not opening. please help
No, the gears are not the same in all CD players. I did another video on a CD player whose drawer worked completely differently. How to fix a CD player drawer problem - #2 I think you should take the case off of yours, press Open, and see if you can tell where the clicking sound comes from
@@MicroAngelo1 either the belt isn't made out of real rubber or you may be wrong because it's been a year later and the drawer still works if I decide to turn it on (which is rarely)
Thanks for these videos , they are very helpful and informative , I am trying to fix my disc player, unfortunately your videos are very dark and its hard to see the parts and what you are working on.
i have an old phillips cdr 785 that the drawer of the blank cd side wont open but i just unplug it and most of the time after that i turn it on then the drawer opens....
I have a Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System (MHC-RX30) that I recently hooked up following about a two-year "rest"; everything works fine except CD function; although it is fully loaded with all three disc's, it simply won't play, and it reads "no disc": any help/suggestions? Thank You....
Sorry for the very late reply, Jim. Unfortunately, I've never worked on a multiple CD tray model. But I've found that I learn a lot by just running things with case off. Not exactly sure how they players determine if there is a disc or not. Maybe the whole laser mechanism is failing to raise/lower and the player is reporting that as "no disc"? Or maybe a dirty laser eye isn't reading it properly? Let us know if you fix it, good luck!
i know this is an old thread but that cd player has a rubber belt that is slipping under the plastic that drives the small gear that turns the big knob! it's like a clutch thing that prevents the tray mechanism from breaking. it just wears out over time cheap to replace!
my cd player drawer opens and then closes all in one motion, it won't just stay open. So if I want to put a disc in I have to throw it in the tray while it's moving or it will just close up immediately. Any thoughts on this situation? thanks!
Hmmm... well, one thought is that maybe the Open/Close button is getting stuck, so the Close is getting activated right when the Open finishes. But then it seems like it would just keep opening and closing over and over. Another idea is that maybe the drawer is encountering some resistance before it is fully open, and that is causing it to close, similar to how an open drawer closes when you push on it. Maybe that could be caused by the drawer having slipped on the gears. That's an interesting one, please post back here if you figure it out!
I had that same problem, & it randomly started working again right after I read this(it'll probably stop again unless I was lucky enough to disloge/shift whatever was causing it). The player is a sharp DX-R250(BK) manufactured in March 1991 that I got from the thrift shop for $7.99. I read all of that off the back(even the price).
I have a Sony mini hifi stereo(pixy) and when ever I close the tray it continues to make the same sound as yours and then opens back up. When the cd tray goes in if I hit the top of the CD player it will stay closed and work fine. Any ideas on the problem? I love this stereo so any help would be great. Thanks
Jason B Sounds to me like some part is getting stuck to another part when it's trying to close and when you hit it, it unsticks them from each other. So I would try the grease approach. Open it up and any notice any parts that are moving against each other when the Open/Close is happening. Make sure they have a bit of grease on them so that they move smoothly. And you may even be able to see exactly where its sticking. If so, try greasing that area up. Good luck!
Sorry, professional CD players with a platter like the Numark CDX probably have some different parts to the drawer and laser than a standard CD player, so I really don't know.
I don't know the specific model, but the laser issue is probably a bigger deal than the drawer issue. Its worth trying to clean the laser lens with a cleaning kit if you haven't already, but otherwise I don't know about that, sorry.
Thanks. I would have to agree with the CD Players that use a pop-up lid, because you don't have to risk a chance at getting your CD stuck in the machine.
Is there any danger getting harmed by the laser lens when you are doing all of this with the unit plugged in? Could you damage your eyes? Got my CD player open but reluctant to proceed, thanks for a great video.
Wait a minute.......... You've fixed "several CD & DVD players" & how many allow you access to the disc drawer by removing the BOTTOM plate of the case ? (You were going to work on the drawer with the player upside down ?: You figured that one out real quick didn't you !)
Asa a Sharp technician, I found the Video funny to watch, but none the less let me shed light on this dilemma, 'In electronics its the easiest most simple last observations to the clue of the symptom" In the King English the Spring is shot!
You mean the T20 star pattern screwdriver? It just depends on your CD player if you'll need that. The player in this video was all standard phillips screws, no T20 or other special screwdrivers were needed. On others, you might find some T20 screws, but I doubt they will be common
Hi I'm wondering if you can do a Help video on how to fix a cd drawer that doesn't open My Sharp Micro Component System is XL-MP60 I did the reset step...still nothing .... Please help
2024 now and this is still useful! Hope you are still fixing things Eric!
Eric, I just want to thank you for helping me to fix my CD player. It was my first CD player, and it was a problem with the tray not opening. Now it opens after I changed a belt. You gave me the courage to open it up and work on it.
I just fixed this problem on a TEAC PD-425 and a Sony RCD-W500C. For both decks it was the rubber belts. The belt on the TEAC still had plenty of tension, just not enough to get the job done. That was the hard part, it "seemed" ok. I replaced it with some belts I purchased on Amazon for less than $2. When I pulled the cover off the Sony, it was quite evident that the belts were shot. Thanks to a video here on TH-cam I also learned that there was a fourth belt I needed to replace and how to do it, as well as a tip on aligning the dots on all the pulleys. The tray on the recorder side still works so I didn't replace that belt. Tbh, the burner on my computer does a much better and quicker job so I really don't need the recorder on the Sony.
Video was perfect! I have the same CD player and it was doing the same thing... for years! I lubed it up but instead of using a peace of paper at the spring. I just stretched the spring and replaced. It had to much pressure on the wheel. Works good now.
Many thanks that was very clear and helpful. I appreciate your honesty is showing the unsuccessful steps on the way to a solution.
YAY! After watching your video I was able to fix my dvd door that was jammed. It wasn't the same exact fix, but you took me down the right path. After several hours of searching youtube and getting the "broken band" fix, I was so happy to see your video! Thank you, you saved me some money! :)
Adding a public comment and typing that this video was informative, educational and entertaining! I now can address my problem with my Aiwa stereo. Cheers, matey!
thanks for this video. i had the same problem with the exact same model. i just stretched the spring a bit (too much tension i guess), and that simple fix made it work again.
yay dude, I know this video is pretty old, but it helped me fix my sony CDP 350. Right on !
Good jobEric....!!! Expert or not in DVD repairs... this is a good DIY guide... Thanks..!!!
YES! After a decade dust-collecting, i managed to fix my good old fashioned Sony CDP-550 CD-player. your video gave me the trust to open it.
I think mine started working after loosening the screw of the black drum and applying some lubricant (WD-40) in my case on the top of the drum on the screw. Thanks! Listening to good old Dire Straits right now..... :)
ps safety tip: i put a sticker on the lens because of the laser. don't forget to take it off, once fixed. good luck !
By the way, I did clean the laser lens thoroughly on my Teac PD-425 mentioned in my last post..
Thanks, Mark...
Just repaired a Sony CDR-W33. It needed a new belt (rubber band). $15 and a few minutes and I got this baby working. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love how old school this video is
@MisterEricB I've been trying to find CD changer repair places and I'm out of luck, am I missing something? I would try it myself, but the CD changer is inside my jukebox so it may not work the way the one in the video does.
There are lots of things to consider when deciding which CD players are better. Strictly considering drawer issues like these, I would think that since the pop-up lid type has fewer moving parts, there are less things to break so it will probably last longer. The disadvantage of the pop-up lid, of course, is that you can't put anything on top of it. So those wouldn't work for a rack mounted system or a console stereo system with different pieces stacked on top of each other.
Hey Eric. Awesome video. I have this exact problem. If you happen to read this question - can you advise if they black gear wheel has to be reinstalled in a certain position? Thanks!!!!!
Thanks for including all the troubleshooting steps! Good to know about the spring arm. Did the paper trick solve the problem for you?
Many thanks. I was able to finally fix my 25 year old high end (at the time) Sony CD player after trying and failing 5 years ago to fix it (before TH-cam). It had the exact same issue with the small nob on the L shaped arm stopping the gear from lifting the laser mechanism. I just unattached the spring. Not sure why it was included in the design to begin with.
Just did the same, I took the whole thing off, now opens and shuts. The service book was no help, it's just called a lever, and is not electrically connected so its not a switch. My guess it's there to regulate the speed the draw opens, make it look smooth.
Eric, I have a Kenwood DP-2030. All the electronics light up and appear to function, the CD drawer opens & closes perfectly fine, but then the readout says 'no disc' even though there is a disk in it.....any suggestions? TIA
Hmmm, if it isn't reading any discs at all, then there must be something wrong with the laser or lens. Hopefully it could be as simple as cleaning the lens. You can try some standard lens cleaning solutions for that. I'm afraid I don't have any other suggestions if that doesn't work. Good luck!
Hello, I have two broken CD-I players, one being sent as a replacement to the other (of Ebay), both broken. One has the door ejects and close fine, but once the cd is inside I hear many crackling noises and a error message. The other has the door jammed (feeble motor sound, remains closed). Which one sounds like the most easy to repair?
Good vid; if you can recall, what was the music artist? Cheers
Hi Gillian, the music at the end of the video was Ananda Shankar's version of "Jumpin' Jack Flash"
my cd player says that if I open the back, there's a risk of electrical shock. is that just for if it's plugged in? ive had it unplugged for days, what do you think?
I have a Yamaha CDC-610 and the drawer wont open. Can't hear any motor drive or anything when turned on and pushing the eject button. Is this a belt problem or something electrical ?
I have Sony MHC VX-701 Hi Fi system. 3-CD Tray has some problem. This VDO has encouraged me to see at the problem technically/mechanically at the problem. I have to thank mr Eric. Something very creative. Thank you ERIC. Will convey my thanks again if I am successful. I too believe in your message on your Tea Shirt. Many thanks to You tube. Thanks to Google. They are doing very important work of social advancement. When the history of human kind advancement will be adjudged, contribution ( it is Lions share) of Google can never be neglected. Wonderful.
Which type of CD-Players are better, CD Players that use drawers or CD Players that use a pop-up lid?
What is the pop-up lid on a CD-Player, called? (For example the pop-up lid, on top of the old school Sony Play Station)
Heroic effort there! Respect due. I do wonder how long that piece of folded paper will last...
Thank youuuu! This video helped me and it work now...
Have a Teac compact disc player with stereo radio function
unit worked in both functions until now. With disc placed the lid is closed, CD starts to spin and when Play button is pressed, it ends up showing on the display "no"
with no play possible.
What may be this indicating? and how to cure this fault?
It would be much appreciated
thanks
+Geoff Gray Hi Geoff, since the CD does spin and the player attempts to read it, it doesn't sound like any kind of drawer issue. Sounds like there is a problem with the lens or CD, but you've probably tried multiple CD's, so probably the lens. Hopefully it just needs some cleaning. You could try a cleaning CD that has a tiny brush on it, or some other cleaning solution. I see there are a few videos on lens cleaning here, so you might try one of those. Good luck!
Hi! Can you help me finding the problem of my SLP1200? When i enter the CD the emphasis light goes on.. The disc doesn't spin and it doesn't read the disc files....... I would like to know if there is a good repayring possibility, or is it possible to open it myself and check out the problem? Thanks...
Usually a CD player starts spinning the CD when it detects that the drawer is closed. I see from a video that the Technics SLP1200 doesn't have a drawer that extends out, but just has a lid that opens and you set the CD in there. It's still possible that there is something wrong with the lid latch so the CD player still thinks the lid is open. If that's not it though, then it could be the spin motor, especially since its a very old unit. Sorry, I wouldn't know what to do in that case.
@@MisterEricB thanks... i will study on that one!
@@MisterEricB Thank you so much for your answer!
Do you know maybe how to fix motor from numark cdx? Mine is not spinning from few days...its even hard to move platter with hand....???
Hi Eric, thanks for the video (y). I have 5 cd changer Sony CDP-C545, and I have a problem with the tray. When it displays "OPEN" the tray is closed. When I pres the button to open the tray, its open but on display say no disc. Do you know what problem is. Thank you in advance
probably it's the disc sensor...
Thanks for the video. Same thing wrong with my Yam 565, Lube would not work alone so I put belt dressing on the belt that raises the laser and it seemed to work.
My Arcam player drawer has stopped opening, but it makes no noise or hum whatsoever, so it might be something else in this case.
sounds like either maybe the gears slipped so that the tray is not geared correctly, or else maybe there's something blocking the tray when its shutting. Either way, I think you should open it up and try to watch what its doing when it tries to close. If there isn't anything physically blocking it, then you should probably 1) take the tray out, 2) press open to make sure that the gear is where it should be for the open position, 3) put the tray back in in the open position, 4) try closing
I have a small craig dvd player & I had it on top of my t.v. but it had fell down in back of my t.v. now my DVD player will not open all the way can u please help me it's probably stuck because it fell but can u give me some instructions on how to fix it I cannot figure it out thank you!
I'm looking at a Sony MHC-GX470 the tray opens and closes fine however for some reason the first 2 cd's read fine but if you try to play disc 3 (i have the top open) it spins the disc up then stops then says no disc.
cool video, i have a pm 29 pansonic, i took it part to fix the IR sensor, my cd changer system got caught some how but when i pushed CD Check cycled it a few times it stopped working all cd functions, no noise, any suggestions?
Did you have to take the drawer apart? If you had to take the drawer apart, then you want to be sure to re-assemble it in the closed position when the CD player thinks its closed, or in the open position when CD player thinks its open. Otherwise the drawer could stop working. But it seems like that would cause a little noise. So if there is no noise at all, then it may be an electronics issue, and I wouldn't know how to go about fixing that, sorry.
i didnt originally take the draw apart, what happen was i pushed cd/play next/ check a few times i think it triggered a safe mode . thanks fore replying
My Cambridge topaz cd10 CD player won’t recognise any cd’s. Can you me?
does all cd player gear looks the same. the gear in my nissan Tiida cd player driver looks different. there is a clicking sound and the disk tray is not opening. please help
No, the gears are not the same in all CD players. I did another video on a CD player whose drawer worked completely differently. How to fix a CD player drawer problem - #2 I think you should take the case off of yours, press Open, and see if you can tell where the clicking sound comes from
I have the exact same model and I simply added a small tension to the belt and some Vaseline for gear lubercation.
Except that Vaseline is petroleum based, that will ultimately destroy any rubber it contacts.
@@MicroAngelo1 either the belt isn't made out of real rubber or you may be wrong because it's been a year later and the drawer still works if I decide to turn it on (which is rarely)
@@appliancealliance4444 oh that is good to know !
Thanks for these videos , they are very helpful and informative , I am trying to fix my disc player, unfortunately your videos are very dark and its hard to see the parts and what you are working on.
Thanks Fernando, that's good feedback. I will use some brighter lighting next time. Good luck with your player!
i have an old phillips cdr 785 that the drawer of the blank cd side wont open but i just unplug it and most of the time after that i turn it on then the drawer opens....
I have a Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System (MHC-RX30) that I recently hooked up following about a two-year "rest"; everything works fine except CD function; although it is fully loaded with all three disc's, it simply won't play, and it reads "no disc": any help/suggestions? Thank You....
Sorry for the very late reply, Jim. Unfortunately, I've never worked on a multiple CD tray model. But I've found that I learn a lot by just running things with case off. Not exactly sure how they players determine if there is a disc or not. Maybe the whole laser mechanism is failing to raise/lower and the player is reporting that as "no disc"? Or maybe a dirty laser eye isn't reading it properly? Let us know if you fix it, good luck!
i know this is an old thread but that cd player has a rubber belt that is slipping under the plastic that drives the small gear that turns the big knob! it's like a clutch thing that prevents the tray mechanism from breaking. it just wears out over time cheap to replace!
Hi Eric, my Nakamichi player has issue with opening
My tray will open if I push on the left side of it. The right side is ok but it gets in a bind for some reason.
do you know how to fix cd drawer and lens? my hifi brands AIWA Z-KR 800.
my cd player drawer opens and then closes all in one motion, it won't just stay open. So if I want to put a disc in I have to throw it in the tray while it's moving or it will just close up immediately. Any thoughts on this situation? thanks!
Hmmm... well, one thought is that maybe the Open/Close button is getting stuck, so the Close is getting activated right when the Open finishes. But then it seems like it would just keep opening and closing over and over. Another idea is that maybe the drawer is encountering some resistance before it is fully open, and that is causing it to close, similar to how an open drawer closes when you push on it. Maybe that could be caused by the drawer having slipped on the gears. That's an interesting one, please post back here if you figure it out!
I had that same problem, & it randomly started working again right after I read this(it'll probably stop again unless I was lucky enough to disloge/shift whatever was causing it). The player is a sharp DX-R250(BK) manufactured in March 1991 that I got from the thrift shop for $7.99. I read all of that off the back(even the price).
I have exactly the same problem on a technics ch950 cd.did you get it sorted. Would really like to know. Stay safe
@@breezebenitses397 mine is a JVC and no, I never found a fix for this problem, I just deal with it. Gotta be quick, it bites!
I have a Sony mini hifi stereo(pixy) and when ever I close the tray it continues to make the same sound as yours and then opens back up. When the cd tray goes in if I hit the top of the CD player it will stay closed and work fine. Any ideas on the problem? I love this stereo so any help would be great.
Thanks
Jason B Sounds to me like some part is getting stuck to another part when it's trying to close and when you hit it, it unsticks them from each other. So I would try the grease approach. Open it up and any notice any parts that are moving against each other when the Open/Close is happening. Make sure they have a bit of grease on them so that they move smoothly. And you may even be able to see exactly where its sticking. If so, try greasing that area up. Good luck!
i opened it up to look and see if i noticed anything but to be honest i didnt know what to look for. thanks for the help though.
what if the magnet is the problem, that the problem in my dvd player, if theres no disk in, the magnet will prevent it from working
Sorry, professional CD players with a platter like the Numark CDX probably have some different parts to the drawer and laser than a standard CD player, so I really don't know.
how do I fix a Sony mhc ec98p with a loose drawer and a laser read problem?
I don't know the specific model, but the laser issue is probably a bigger deal than the drawer issue. Its worth trying to clean the laser lens with a cleaning kit if you haven't already, but otherwise I don't know about that, sorry.
Thanks. I would have to agree with the CD Players that use a pop-up lid, because you don't have to risk a chance at getting your CD stuck in the machine.
Is there any danger getting harmed by the laser lens when you are doing all of this with the unit plugged in? Could you damage your eyes? Got my CD player open but reluctant to proceed, thanks for a great video.
when i use mine it wont close it closes about a quatre the way but then makes a noise and opens again can someone help me
The tension on the topmost screw has to be just right. To tight and the cog will not turn.
How can I connect Philips DVD player with Sony MHC-Vx301
I killed my Sony drawer accidentally yesterday and this is like it's ghost haunting me. I LOVE IT.
cant have the cd on random because it just opens. 15 year old AIWA ZVM280. I despise mp3 so I'm stuck with it.
I just throwed out this thightening part. Works well.
My tray closes almost shut but stops like it is hitting something
Wait a minute.......... You've fixed "several CD & DVD players" & how many allow you access to the disc drawer by removing the BOTTOM plate of the case ? (You were going to work on the drawer with the player upside down ?: You figured that one out real quick didn't you !)
I thawt this guy was a repair expert, he jus finding out as he go along! self training mechanic! lol
HustleWorldEnt1 I think he's just using basic troubleshooting techniques. Look for the easiest/cheapest fix and move deeper as needed.
Asa a Sharp technician, I found the Video funny to watch, but none the less let me shed light on this dilemma, 'In electronics its the easiest most simple last observations to the clue of the symptom" In the King English the Spring is shot!
Wish I had watched this video earlier, my old component CD player for the home stereo quit opening the tray drawer. So I recycled it...
A magnetic screwdriver is a lifesaver.
Nice job and video eric
thank you very much, you great !
Karaoke machine voco pr0 draw won't open
What kind of potato was this filmed on?
+ When One Sees stuff in the junk wikee this you might find the parts you may need
Ananda Shankar, nice.
How do I fix the eye,it came out in my karaoke machine
How do I fix the eye then my karaoke machine it came out I still have it how do I fix it
How do I fix the lazor it fell out.
Sorry, I haven't made fixes to the eye before. I'm afraid that sounds pretty major to me, though. I wouldn't think those would come off easily.
great guide - thanks !
hi thanks for your vid. fixed my daewoo dvd player .5 stars
The problem is actually a worn out belt.
Turns out that the disc was not finalized lol but I ended up cleaning the laser anyways
Hey Eric 🖐️
and i did post up a video showing what happens. thnx :)
awesome vid
Thanks a lot
Imagine if he bought 1 $ of bitcoin after posting this
Looks like it's burnt
can i use a T20 tool ? #girlproblems
You mean the T20 star pattern screwdriver? It just depends on your CD player if you'll need that. The player in this video was all standard phillips screws, no T20 or other special screwdrivers were needed. On others, you might find some T20 screws, but I doubt they will be common
A tad dark but helpful. A desk lamp will do the trick.
DUDES YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR CD DRIVE MORE OFTEN
@MisterEricB ight thnx alot man :)
I'll just buy a new one.
Hi
I'm wondering if you can do a Help video on how to fix a cd drawer that doesn't open
My Sharp Micro Component System is XL-MP60
I did the reset step...still nothing ....
Please help
My 3 disc Bose Wave Multi CD Changer reads " DISC ERROR " and the ejects the CD. I bought this system in Dec of 2010. Any suggestions?
You should try cleaning the lens of the laser.