How to open a stuck CD player drawer?

Press the eject button and stop button simultaneously and hold. With the buttons still held in, insert the stereo power cord into a power source. This process will unlock the drawer if the stereo is stuck in security mode.

Why won t CD player open?

CD stuck in the drive Look for the small manual eject hole (not the headphone jack) on the front of the drive. Unwind a paper clip and place one end of the paper clip into the hole to eject the CD-ROM tray. If it cannot open any further, it’s likely that the gears in the CD-ROM drive have become damaged or dislodged.

Why does my CD player keep saying no CD?

Sometimes a CD player will display a “No Disc” error. What this means is that the CD player, for some reason, does not recognize the disc. There are various reasons for this error, from the CD lens eye being dirty to a CD format that is incompatible with the player. Troubleshoot through process of elimination.

Why does my Kenwood CD player not play music?

Eject the magazine from the CD changer and check the number for the disc. Clean the CD if the sound skips when an audio file is being played. If that doesn’t work, there may be a problem with the recording itself, while it was being transferred to the disc. Try re-recording the file to a new disc.

Why does my CD player drawer not work?

When CD and DVD players stop working, its usually because of the drawer not opening and/or shutting. I’ve fixed several models with that problem. Here is an example of fixing a Sony model. The gear and drawer mechanism on this model was actually somewhat different than others I’ve worked on, but all the basic issues were the same.

What to do if your CD player won’t shut?

I wonder if the above brute-force method might have dislodged some dirt on the leaf switch! Get some cellotape and attach some on the disc lid and the other end of the tape should be stuck on the bottom. When you want to play or eject a CD, simply remove the disc lid end of the tape and insert or remove a your disc.

How do you get a CD tray out of a CD player?

Turning the CD mechanism over, there is usually a lever that one must push to the side in order to unlock the latch. Simply pushing the white lever to the RHS will unlock the latch so the tray can pull out. There are other variations of this mechanism where a plastic tab/claw stops the tray from pulling out.

Is it possible to troubleshoot a Kenwood CD player?

Kenwood CD players are easy to troubleshoot. What might seem like a malfunction is often just a case of mis-operation, or settings not being specified correctly. In particular, take into account that CDs can get scratched or suffer heat damage in hot cars. It’s always a good idea to run through some troubleshooting steps before calling for service.

How to fix a compact disc player drawer problem?

For this CD player, the problem turned out to be a broken belt between the motor and the wheel that has the gear that opens the drawer. Look at these two video tutorials to see how easy it can be to fix, by replacing one belt with a rubber band.

What to do if your CD is stuck in the drawer?

If the unit is dead/unrepairable then breaking it apart carefully is the only option to retrieve the CD. Can you see any of the disc with the top off? If so, try manoeuvring it with something like a wooden kebab skewer to see if it’s slipped out of the tray.

Why does my CD player not stop working?

When CD and DVD players stop working, it’s usually because of the drawer not opening and/or shutting. For this CD player, the problem turned out to be a broken belt between the motor and the wheel that has the gear that opens the drawer. Look at these two video tutorials to see how easy it can be to fix, by replacing one belt with a rubber band.