How to fix a CD player drawer problem - #1 

2024 now and this is still useful! Hope you are still fixing things Eric!

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 RU-vid 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.

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 love how old school this video is

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! :)

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 !

By the way, I did clean the laser lens thoroughly on my Teac PD-425 mentioned in my last post.. Thanks, Mark...

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.

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.

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 !

Good jobEric....!!! Expert or not in DVD repairs... this is a good DIY guide... 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 RU-vid). 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.

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 including all the troubleshooting steps! Good to know about the spring arm. Did the paper trick solve the problem for you?

Heroic effort there! Respect due. I do wonder how long that piece of folded paper will last...

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.

@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.

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.

Thank youuuu! This video helped me and it work now...

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!!!!!

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?

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.

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'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.

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)

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 ?

My Arcam player drawer has stopped opening, but it makes no noise or hum whatsoever, so it might be something else in this case.

I have the exact same model and I simply added a small tension to the belt and some Vaseline for gear lubercation.

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....???

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?

Good vid; if you can recall, what was the music artist? Cheers

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

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 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!

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 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!

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

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

i had the same problem whit my Pioneer LC-77 wich uses almost the same mechanist. I fixed it by when its stuck give it a light hit on the top lol

My Cambridge topaz cd10 CD player won’t recognise any cd’s. Can you me?

do you know how to fix cd drawer and lens? my hifi brands AIWA Z-KR 800.

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.

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

I just throwed out this thightening part. Works well.

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?

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.

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

Hi Eric, my Nakamichi player has issue with opening

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

The tension on the topmost screw has to be just right. To tight and the cog will not turn.

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

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....

How can I connect Philips DVD player with Sony MHC-Vx301

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.

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?

I killed my Sony drawer accidentally yesterday and this is like it's ghost haunting me. I LOVE IT.

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

cant have the cd on random because it just opens. 15 year old AIWA ZVM280. I despise mp3 so I'm stuck with it.

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!

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...

I thawt this guy was a repair expert, he jus finding out as he go along! self training mechanic! lol

My tray closes almost shut but stops like it is hitting something

how do I fix a Sony mhc ec98p with a loose drawer and a laser read problem?

thank you very much, you great !

Nice job and video eric

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 !)

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!

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...

hi thanks for your vid. fixed my daewoo dvd player .5 stars

Ananda Shankar, nice.

great guide - thanks !

What kind of potato was this filmed on?

Hey Eric 🖐️

Karaoke machine voco pr0 draw won't open

+ When One Sees stuff in the junk wikee this you might find the parts you may need

and i did post up a video showing what happens. thnx :)

thank you

A magnetic screwdriver is a lifesaver.

Thanks a lot

awesome vid

How do I fix the eye,it came out in my karaoke machine

Turns out that the disc was not finalized lol but I ended up cleaning the laser anyways

The problem is actually a worn out belt.

@MisterEricB ight thnx alot man :)

can i use a T20 tool ? #girlproblems

Looks like it's burnt

Imagine if he bought 1 $ of bitcoin after posting this

DUDES YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR CD DRIVE MORE OFTEN

A tad dark but helpful. A desk lamp will do the trick.

I'll just buy a new one.