Even though my CD player is a separate, this video gave me the confidence to take off the housing and replace the O ring with some cheap 30mm rings from Amazon and were now in business. The old O ring was stretched, and a 20 yr old Rotel RCD 02 now working perfectly. Thankyou!
Awesome, that was exactly what I had done, I figured if a shop could do it so could I Worst case scenario would be I would have to find a shop to fix it....
My Dad who passed away a few years back has an old - as in OLD - RCA bookshelf stereo I got from the garage where he hung out. I’m keeping it just bc it’s sentimental. I’m not gonna say I’ve actually fixed it after watching this bc I haven’t even opened it yet, lol. I just wanted to say what a pleasant video this is to watch. Even if it isn’t the band (I’ll find out tonight), I got to thinking, I have a 7 y/o son who has gone thru at least 5 of those cheap DVD players over the past few years. I’m sitting here kicking my own butt bc it’s the exact same concept 🙄 … the problem w RUclips and I is that it’s always after I junk something I think to look on here but I’m learning the hard way🤣. I just wanted to compliment you on video (the first one I’ve seen) and I’m gonna go ahead and sub bc there’s probably 10+ (at least) you’ve explained I need help with! Thank you and I’ll let you know about the RCA, lol! Edit: If you even see this since this video is 4 years old!😁
Yes, definitely try to fix it. You'd be surprised how many times it's just the rubber o-rings that break. And I know about sentimental value of stuff and It would be a pretty cool thing to keep around. Who knows maybe one day your dad's voice might come through on the speakers. If you believe in that kind of stuff, I sure do.
Jostled my 6 CD changer moving it from upstairs to downstairs. Wouldn't play, wouldn't open with the CDs askew. Thank you for making this video and helping me help myself 👍😊
Thanks for the info. Great instructions. I have this same model and came looking for tips to fix my stuck CD tray door. You got me inside the unit but it turned out to be a too stiff spring. The band, after 30 years is still fine, no slipping. After a little troubleshooting it turns out the tray will open and close if I leave the spring off. If I leave the spring on and try and play a CD I get an error message. If I leave the spring off the CD will play. Just going to leave the spring off for now and see if it will last. Just posting in case anyone else has the same problem. Your video got me to the point I could figure this out so Thanks.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson can't believe I'm having this issue. Write now. I wish it wasn't so like that song from the 80's I wish it wasn't so🤷🏼♂️, you see that's why I'm thankful, for USB ports, cos you don't have problems, well at least I hope you don't have problems with USB, not being read by the memory chip USB where you insert it in the stereo USB port, or whatever it is that reads the music, when it plays it in the stereo. You'll see I'm kind of annoyed because I can't get my CDs out of my Vivid stereo from aldi🙄☹️. Cds never thought cd trays, can be so dam annoying. Makes me also mad because I had to go out and buy a new old fat PS2. Which I really didn't want to because I was happy with my slim PS2 but that decided to stop working to. So I had a crack at that but that's had it's days and seeing that it was from EB Games and pre-owned sony PlayStation. I guess nothing is built to last forever.
@@flstudiocodemastersejayrag6544 I've had to replace that rubber band now how many times it seems like once a year, I don't use it very often. I can't remember when I bought it maybe 2004 or 2005 still works awesome.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson so do you suggest I maybe don't, tried pulling the stereo apart to retrieve those three CDs that are stuck in the disc stacker tray, stereo from aldi name brand vivid, UC with your disc tray it's on the top my disc tray is on the very bottom of the so therefore it comes with a turntable on the top it would probably be very hard to retrieve those CDs back probably not worth touching if I'm not a technician guy. You're probably a experienced technician guy. And saying that I like to play, most of my music off the USB flash drive stick. My option is I don't want to break 💔 it, just to retrieve Nick Skitz 50 & Nick Skitz 51 cds I know it's tempting but fate of breaking my Stero is at a bigger cost, cheers and thanks for replying Paul Henderson ✌🏾🙂👋🏾.
The same problem I'm having with a used AMC CD-6 CD Player in good condition from ebay! I thought it was in good condition. I opened it up, the belt is actually in place, and in good condition. I still have the same problem; the CD Tray tries to open outward, but cannot! There is only this one short white post whereby the railing of CD Tray rides on, but no other short post on the other side of the CD Tray. Not certain if that missing short post makes any difference. Anyway, now I am going to watch this repair. Thank you very much for posting this dilemma.🔉🎼🎵🎶
glad I found this. Not sure if my stereos are worth saving but since they dont work now AND I know someone who needs/wants a CD player (my AIWA units ARE overkill for them) and I had two models sitting around .. .I figured may as well try to fix them. I am sure the cassette deck belts need replacing too. I hear the motor for the disc changer TRYING to move it, but the belt probably went bad .. .I am in a HIGH humidity environment here and i'd not be shocked if the belts "turned to glue"
I have a 5-CD stereo. I haven't used it in 5 years because of this issue but, I think it's a Phillips. It has 5 very thin CD trays stacked on top of each other. It also plays MP3 CD's. One morning, I was trying to play the CD in the last Pink Floyd album but, couldn't tell which was the CD and which was the DVD and put the DVD into the stereo, closed the drive and it's been stuck in there ever since!! None of the drives will open and the disc will not come out. The stereo keeps trying to play it but can't figure out how! I tried pulling the plug and then hitting the eject immediately after plugging it in. I tried taking it apart to get the disc out of the tray but it uses special tools so, I can't access the trays. How do I get that disc out of the drive so I can use the stereo again AND watch the DVD at some point?
Well it's not really a rubber band it's an o-ring. Might as well be one. I bought a dozen from Amazon seems like these ones are holding up, they seem to be made better than the ones I bought from Lowe's
I have an Aiwa CD3 player that is similar to yours. The tray comes out fine, but it continually keeps rotating after stopping for 2 seconds until the tray is back inside. Any ideas why?
Hi, my brother has a Audiophase 5 CD home stereo that the CD tray does close properly, the front of it looks like it flips down but when tray closes it hangs down, there were tiny springs on the sides but we can't figure it out, any suggestions for us by chance, I couldn't find any specs online
I have a JVC shelf 3 cd component that I put a new belt on. It plays disc 1 and 3 but won't play disc 2. Message on front says cd open, but it's closed. Took cover off and disc 2 won't line up.
That's strange... it plays 1&3 though but not 2.... I don't have any answer for that. Unless the rubber band is too tight or too loose. It should be snug but not too tight. Or too loose too as if you pull on the old ring and it doesn't move the pulleys then it's too loose. I just replaced my rubber o ring a few days ago when I was setting up my new computer system. I missed playing my CDs from the 80s and 90s and early 2000s. I had the unit in a tight spot so it was hard to get to to remove it. After installing my new computer system I ended up moving it to another location and now it's much easier to get to.
I have a Numark Axis 9. The tray is stuck. The motor works and the tray moves - but only half a mm and cycles open close on the display before giving up. I tried to encourage the draw by hand but it just wont budge. The magnetic disc securer is going up and down as normal. Whats wrong? Subscribed
All I can say is to remove the outer cover of the unit and watch it go through the cycle of trying to open and close, maybe a band is loose or a tooth is broke on one of the cog wheels or something is getting hung up somewhere inside between where the CD sits. I hope this helps.
My Panasonic SA-PM19 5-disc changer will not eject and/or disc changer doesn't work anymore. When I press play nothing is playing. I will give it a try and open it up.
Most likely one of the rubber o-rings. Long time ago I had a another CD player changer I tossed it out when the tray wouldn't open had no idea how they worked inside. Kick myself in the ass now for not trying to see how it works.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I opened up the whole CD player and couldn't find the o-rings. In all, 30-40 littles screws. LOL. I had to take pictures so I can put it all back together.
@@Foodie_888 dang that a lot of screws, yes not all CD players have O-ring to control the the tray or CD some are direct drives. i searched for vcr and tv repair services where I live and a few popped up. Well at least you gave it a shot, if you really like that player I'm sure a repair shop could see if it's worth fixing.
I was ready to throw this unit away it was already like 13 years old I think. That was when I thought I'm going to take it apart and see how it works. That was when I saw the broken o-ring. And said hey I think I could fix this.
hi. i have similar system (LG LM V320) the problem is cd tray is not working. it pops out, but when i press DISK SKIP button, it’s not spinning. how can i fix it?
Hi Paul , I have a RCA professional series CD 9400 compact disc changer . My husband gave it to me for a gift years ago. I loved it it I don’t wanna let it go. Turn table is stuck and won’t play the CDs do you have any suggestions or a video to share??
You can try what I did, take the cover off of the unit, but of course unplug it first unlike me. Maybe it's a similar situation where one of the bands are broke or it's just stuck because it's out of whack. If you don't see anything broke the only thing I can suggest is trying to find a TV /video repair shop in your area. I know there are some still out there, they're just hard to find. Yes I wouldn't want to get rid of it either.
Great video, thank you very much! I have a question about a problem I have its been a while though: I have a Sony HCD-RG22 I currently use as a stereo for my computer and its been a few years that whenever I turn it on I can hear the CD tray rotating for about 30 seconds untill it stops, if I press the open button while its doing that, it will display "opening", but wont open, the open button does nothing as soon as the tray stops rotating, luckily there are no CDs in the tray... I wonder if it could also be this same rubber band problem. The interior is very dusty, to the point the tape motors are slow due to dust accumulation, the radio used to belong to a person who didnt took great care of it. Could that be a problem when opening it to repair? Could I clean it with compressed air much like a PC? Or should I just leave it as it is to avoid any problems? I've got some experience fixing electronics like PCs, landline phones and kitchen appliances, this one I'd rather bring to a specialized shop just in case, unfortunately there are none near where I live.. Appreciate the video and any info if possible, thank you!
Cool I'm glad it worked... Had a similar system years ago. Same exact thing happened I thought it was broke and gave to my nephew, I said he could have it, it was only a few years old and the radio still works so did the tape deck. I bought this one in the video that you see. so when the rubber band broke I knew exactly what to do because my nephew fixed the one I had given him.
I left the unit plugged in because I was going to show the tray trying to open when the cover was off. But I didn't have the camera on for that take, didn't notice until I was editing this video. I did eventually unplug it before the o-ring replacement. I love this system,, but these 0-rings only last about a year now. I think it is because I do not use it but once a month. I mainly use my Amazon music app on my phone now and the W-KING bluetooth speaker . I do like to listen to a CD every now and then.....well i did until the o-ring broke again.
If yours does have o-ring bands just be sure to buy a few different thicknesses and be sure not to use one that is too tight otherwise the cogwheels will not turn. And they're getting a new OMEN desktop computer, moved a bunch of stuff around cleaned up all the wires and relabeled all of them and just replaced the o-ring in my JVC system again. It's nice to play CDs again.
I do not know, BUT if the outer cover is removable maybe take it off and see what the insides look like maybe something is jammed. Idea was just a show what can happen to CD players. There's so many different units out there it's hard to say what's wrong with one could be the same as another. Sorry wish I could help.
Hi, My Philips FW-870 stereo, when i press disc charging it tries to open When i pres Open/close. It. Attempts to. Change CDS. But. Nothing happens. With either button pressed
Hi Paul, I have a sony Grx5 mini hifi.. same issue.. cd tray not opening,.. im kinda cautious to force it open the same way you did.. but do you think they have the same principle...? Need advice.. thanks
I wouldn't force it open from the front, but if you opened it up like I did I would think it is the same.. just be cautious...I tried every way I could think of over the years of replacing the O-ring and can not think of any other way to open it. It has to be a plastic lever that I can not see or get to.....
It's hard to say without seeing it. As long as you didn't get it out of alignment. The first time I tried to fix it I got it out of whack so it wouldn't close at all. You might be able to turn some of the sprockets inside to get it to close. On mine I just have to force it closed the last inch so it snaps back in place.... Sometimes there's a lover that needs to be pushed out of the way, like I said it's really hard to know what's wrong if I can't see it. But if it was aligned and close when you started something just got out of whack. Just keep playing with it you should be able to get it back in.
Hi Paul, Hope you're still active here as Mr. fixit. I'm in Raleigh/Durham NC. Have Sony MHC gx450 mini system w/MECHA ERROR. Replaced drawer belt underneath - fixed. This time no luck. Found Tray belt under CD platter very loose, Put it back on but didn't fix it. Will replace, but suspect something additional. CD spinner doesn't lift to operating position so CD doesn't rotate, and the tray on which rest of CDs sit doesn't rotate compete 360 deg. I hand-spin the tray and it runs up against a stop, but doesn't lock in place. The spindle appears to be gear-driven, no belts. I love this device and also fixing things but can't pin this bug down. Any ideas? Or can you recommend a capable local shop to visit? Hey, I can use Zoom if possible. Will compensate generously for any help you can provide. Best Regards, Gary
Yes I don't have an answer for that, I don't even know if there's any around anymore. I live in Riverside California, they're still going to be some ma and pop shops still in business somewhere
So I just bought a new OMEN desktop GT22-1090 w/RTX- 4090 computer with 2 monitors and decided to retag and re-route all the cables. While I was doing that I ended up changing out the rubber-band O-ring on the JVC system that is in the video, It's nice to be able to play CD's again.
Sorry for the the late reply. Either the o-ring is too tight, or the gears aren't aligned properly. My first attempt on this align the gears and it wouldn't close either
That only happened the first time I tried to fix it, I didn't line up the door opening mechanism correctly. now each time that o-ring breaks and I replace it since I know how to do it, I haven't had a problem since. I ordered some new o-rings from Amazon so I'm hoping the next time I have to replace it these ones will last longer.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I had figured out the first problem and it was one of the gears wear detached so it wouldn't spin but I fixed it. Now it's skipping, I've cleaned pretty much everything. They're new cds. So idk what it is now
@@shoo9850 Not sure if this will help but maybe check the laser lens for dirt or fingerprints. I remember mine skipping awhile back. I'm not sure what I did but it did stop. The unit will operate with the metal cover panel removed. Put in a CD that you know works for sure and see how the system is functioning while the cover is removed. Maybe something is still out of alignment.
Maybe, just has to be snug enough So the wheels can roll. So not too tight but just right. I had tried a tad smaller o-ring that was very tight and it wouldn't even spin.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I already solve the problem, lucky mine any eraser wasn't broken, the machine was Stop almost 10 years, underneath I saw the gear that open the door I just the gear sometimes, now every time open and close
So I just checked the tray, you can barely hear it open, I did order different o-rings from Amazon last year or so ago for the tray mechanism, so maybe that is making the tray quieter during the opening. I didn't use lapel mics for my videos back then, I was using a mic gun and it was picking up the sound of the tray opening since the mic was pointed directly at me. I hope these new o-rings last longer than the previous ones I had used.
Thanks Paul . FYI and for other readers this might be usefull. To remove CDs stuck in a SHARP 5 CD player unit (large black plastic unit) eg Model CD-MPX860H or CD-SW300H or CDG14000 and perhaps more models using this CD player type deck take a look at this excellent video which explains the disassembly process to retrieve the CDsIt's also usefull if one wants to perhaps troubleshoot that assy ( Spanish language but easy to follow if you dont speak spanish) ruclips.net/video/CWybdFplQ50/видео.html
I think this what happened to me when my CD changer first broke. my first attempt with trying to fix this player. The first time the band broke I didn't really know what to do so I forced the tray open with a butter knife I took out the CD thinking the CD had a bounced off somehow and jammed the door closed. So when I went to close it it wouldn't close all the way. I'm not saying this is what your problem is but this is what I did to close it. Took my palm on the center of the door tray and pushed it shut and it snapped back in place. A short time after that was when I decided to take it apart find out how it works and what was broke on it and that's when I found out the band was broke and I fixed it and I found out why when I forced the door open why it wouldn't close properly. If I remember correctly at the back of the CD tray there's a plastic lever that locks the tray in place and when you press the open button it releases that lever in the tray opens up and then when you close the tray it moves out of the way then it locks the tray back in place.
If it is an old system and since it is not working, you really don't have anything to lose but maybe get your CD's back. Just take the outer cover off and check out the insides maybe a CD is not seated correctly.
@@ridgegeorge7713 what you can do is go to Lowes or Home Depot or Ace pick up around 5 different sizes and thicknesses, they can't be any thicker the original O-ring//
That's a bummer. something must be out of whack, I have to replace my o-ring about every 2 years I think. Guess I don't use it enough and then it just breaks....
The first time that the o-ring broke, I didn't know that's what was wrong with the CD tray. It was making noises and could not be opened from the outside, I used a small plastic pry bar that didn't work so I had smacked it really hard a few time thinking that a CD popped out of its tray and this would knock it back in place, but it didn't work. So when I took the cover off to get inside I could see that it was the o-ring and not a loose CD. The reason your the tray is stuck is because the O-ring turns some plastic gears and a release lever to allow the tray to slide open. once the cover is off try turning the pulley manually that the O-ring would have been attached to, if you have a rubber band you can use that to help turn the pulley and it should open up.
@@ridgegeorge7713 I can't remember what I had to do. I had the same problem the first time I attempted to replace the o-ring... did you force the tray open like I did in the video. If so you have to get it fully closed after you replace the o-ring by forcing the tray closed....I believe I did that in the video too.. Maybe that might get it back in sync...
It is very good of you to share this, but for your "safety" - those things have much "radiation" and "lazers" inside of them, and yet you are going inside of it with absolutely no protection or protective wristbands or anything, and left the power on too. How do you not worry about this danger?!!! I am baffled.
I wasn't worried, the laser that reads the CD wasn't pointing up at me, plus I didn't play any music so I'm sure the laser wasn't even activated.... Sure the dentist x-rays give off a hell of a lot more than this little machine does.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson: Thanks for the information. I have no knowledge in this field of electronics, but having a prob with my CD player at the moment, but would be scared stiff to open up the casing and look inside. Though with the type of X-radiation the dentists use - this is very worrying, and I was kind of forced into having these big x-rays recently, because they said they could not give me any dental treatment (which I desperately needed) without it. Awful situation.
I would give you mine to work on if you want to i really do appreciate it so much if you can help me with a cheap price for working on it please let me know if you can l need your address so I can send it to you
Sorry for the late response. I don't get it, some messages I get notices when they come through and then there are the ones that I don't. Probably wouldn't be worth it to send it. I'm sure there has to be some repair shops out where you live in your area that can do it for a decent price. I know they're scarce but they've got to be out there just Google VCR and TV repair I'm sure they can help you out.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson Well that or some kind of thinn shoelace or Lace for clothes (children) that you pinch together and glue. Problem with modern rubber and plastic is that the quality as you say is awful, it dries up fast. Textile doesnt.
Way to go Paul. Simple, easy to follow, logical, with no fluff added. Make more videos like this.
Even though my CD player is a separate, this video gave me the confidence to take off the housing and replace the O ring with some cheap 30mm rings from Amazon and were now in business. The old O ring was stretched, and a 20 yr old Rotel RCD 02 now working perfectly. Thankyou!
Awesome, that was exactly what I had done, I figured if a shop could do it so could I Worst case scenario would be I would have to find a shop to fix it....
My Dad who passed away a few years back has an old - as in OLD - RCA bookshelf stereo I got from the garage where he hung out. I’m keeping it just bc it’s sentimental. I’m not gonna say I’ve actually fixed it after watching this bc I haven’t even opened it yet, lol. I just wanted to say what a pleasant video this is to watch. Even if it isn’t the band (I’ll find out tonight), I got to thinking, I have a 7 y/o son who has gone thru at least 5 of those cheap DVD players over the past few years. I’m sitting here kicking my own butt bc it’s the exact same concept 🙄 … the problem w RUclips and I is that it’s always after I junk something I think to look on here but I’m learning the hard way🤣. I just wanted to compliment you on video (the first one I’ve seen) and I’m gonna go ahead and sub bc there’s probably 10+ (at least) you’ve explained I need help with! Thank you and I’ll let you know about the RCA, lol!
Edit: If you even see this since this video is 4 years old!😁
Yes, definitely try to fix it. You'd be surprised how many times it's just the rubber o-rings that break. And I know about sentimental value of stuff and It would be a pretty cool thing to keep around. Who knows maybe one day your dad's voice might come through on the speakers. If you believe in that kind of stuff, I sure do.
Jostled my 6 CD changer moving it from upstairs to downstairs. Wouldn't play, wouldn't open with the CDs askew. Thank you for making this video and helping me help myself 👍😊
That's good to hear I'm glad it helped.
Thanks for the info. Great instructions. I have this same model and came looking for tips to fix my stuck CD tray door. You got me inside the unit but it turned out to be a too stiff spring. The band, after 30 years is still fine, no slipping. After a little troubleshooting it turns out the tray will open and close if I leave the spring off. If I leave the spring on and try and play a CD I get an error message. If I leave the spring off the CD will play. Just going to leave the spring off for now and see if it will last. Just posting in case anyone else has the same problem. Your video got me to the point I could figure this out so Thanks.
I'm glad the video helped you out.
Thanks my guy same model same problem thank you simple and to the point.
Glad I could help.
Thanks for the video. You made it simple and logical. I would give you 2 thumbs up if I could.
Thanks.... Hope I'll go smooth.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson can't believe I'm having this issue. Write now. I wish it wasn't so like that song from the 80's I wish it wasn't so🤷🏼♂️, you see that's why I'm thankful, for USB ports, cos you don't have problems, well at least I hope you don't have problems with USB, not being read by the memory chip USB where you insert it in the stereo USB port, or whatever it is that reads the music, when it plays it in the stereo. You'll see I'm kind of annoyed because I can't get my CDs out of my Vivid stereo from aldi🙄☹️. Cds never thought cd trays, can be so dam annoying. Makes me also mad because I had to go out and buy a new old fat PS2. Which I really didn't want to because I was happy with my slim PS2 but that decided to stop working to. So I had a crack at that but that's had it's days and seeing that it was from EB Games and pre-owned sony PlayStation. I guess nothing is built to last forever.
@@flstudiocodemastersejayrag6544 I've had to replace that rubber band now how many times it seems like once a year, I don't use it very often. I can't remember when I bought it maybe 2004 or 2005 still works awesome.
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@@HowtowithPaulHenderson so do you suggest I maybe don't, tried pulling the stereo apart to retrieve those three CDs that are stuck in the disc stacker tray, stereo from aldi name brand vivid, UC with your disc tray it's on the top my disc tray is on the very bottom of the so therefore it comes with a turntable on the top it would probably be very hard to retrieve those CDs back probably not worth touching if I'm not a technician guy. You're probably a experienced technician guy. And saying that I like to play, most of my music off the USB flash drive stick. My option is I don't want to break 💔 it, just to retrieve Nick Skitz 50 & Nick Skitz 51 cds I know it's tempting but fate of breaking my Stero is at a bigger cost, cheers and thanks for replying Paul Henderson ✌🏾🙂👋🏾.
The same problem I'm having with a used AMC CD-6 CD Player in good condition from ebay! I thought it was in good condition. I opened it up, the belt is actually in place, and in good condition. I still have the same problem; the CD Tray tries to open outward, but cannot! There is only this one short white post whereby the railing of CD Tray rides on, but no other short post on the other side of the CD Tray. Not certain if that missing short post makes any difference. Anyway, now I am going to watch this repair. Thank you very much for posting this dilemma.🔉🎼🎵🎶
I hope you figure it out.
Excellent Paul easy to understand and to the point .... i'll try and repair my Sony 3 cd changer now. Thanks bud !
i think every year or two I have to replace that O-ring. If you do replace the O-ring and it works be sure to buy some extra for next time.
Thanks Paul, very useful to avoid extra repair costs.
My Sony cd system has the same trouble. Thanks to you for posting this video. Hopefully this should resolve my problem. 👍
Glad it helped
glad I found this. Not sure if my stereos are worth saving but since they dont work now AND I know someone who needs/wants a CD player (my AIWA units ARE overkill for them) and I had two models sitting around .. .I figured may as well try to fix them. I am sure the cassette deck belts need replacing too.
I hear the motor for the disc changer TRYING to move it, but the belt probably went bad .. .I am in a HIGH humidity environment here and i'd not be shocked if the belts "turned to glue"
just wasn't sure if i'd really break things by pushing the tray out by hand (say 2:46)
On the last o-ring change I ended up ordering a higher quality type from Amazon, this is the longest it's lasted
I have a 5-CD stereo. I haven't used it in 5 years because of this issue but, I think it's a Phillips. It has 5 very thin CD trays stacked on top of each other. It also plays MP3 CD's. One morning, I was trying to play the CD in the last Pink Floyd album but, couldn't tell which was the CD and which was the DVD and put the DVD into the stereo, closed the drive and it's been stuck in there ever since!! None of the drives will open and the disc will not come out. The stereo keeps trying to play it but can't figure out how! I tried pulling the plug and then hitting the eject immediately after plugging it in. I tried taking it apart to get the disc out of the tray but it uses special tools so, I can't access the trays. How do I get that disc out of the drive so I can use the stereo again AND watch the DVD at some point?
just picked up a sony HCD-GX45 whole system for $40, the cd tray is stuck and hopeful this video will help!
I hope so. let me know.
It could be a dislodged CD, misaligned tray, or broken O-ring.
Thank you Paul, very informative.
Thanks, I do need to find a better o-ring to use...the ones I have been using break way to often.....
A freakin rubber band!?!?!!? This is mondblowing 🤯🤯🤯🤯
Well it's not really a rubber band it's an o-ring. Might as well be one. I bought a dozen from Amazon seems like these ones are holding up, they seem to be made better than the ones I bought from Lowe's
Great instruction Paul, Unfortunately, my CD tray is at the bottom of the system.
sorry to hear that,
thankyou , I will try this out.
sorry I couldn't be of more help. It can't hurt to try.
Big help...thanks!
Seems like I have to replace the band in mine every year. I don't use the changes very often....guess I should at least a few times a month.
I have an Aiwa CD3 player that is similar to yours. The tray comes out fine, but it continually keeps rotating after stopping for 2 seconds until the tray is back inside. Any ideas why?
no I'm sorry, I don't
Prior to opening the case it was powered up, might be a good idea to say how important it is to unplug!
I needed it to be plugged in so I could operate the tray...but I should have mentioned to be careful and cautious since it was powered.
Hi, my brother has a Audiophase 5 CD home stereo that the CD tray does close properly, the front of it looks like it flips down but when tray closes it hangs down, there were tiny springs on the sides but we can't figure it out, any suggestions for us by chance, I couldn't find any specs online
no, I can't even take a guess on what it might need to fix. sorry
Thanks for the tutorial thanks 🙏🏼. If you have a vid on how to replace the fun I would appreciate. Mine stopped working a while ago
if the fan ever goes out on mine I will be sure to do a video on how to replace it...
I have a JVC shelf 3 cd component that I put a new belt on. It plays disc 1 and 3 but won't play disc 2. Message on front says cd open, but it's closed. Took cover off and disc 2 won't line up.
That's strange... it plays 1&3 though but not 2.... I don't have any answer for that. Unless the rubber band is too tight or too loose. It should be snug but not too tight. Or too loose too as if you pull on the old ring and it doesn't move the pulleys then it's too loose. I just replaced my rubber o ring a few days ago when I was setting up my new computer system. I missed playing my CDs from the 80s and 90s and early 2000s.
I had the unit in a tight spot so it was hard to get to to remove it. After installing my new computer system I ended up moving it to another location and now it's much easier to get to.
I have a Numark Axis 9. The tray is stuck. The motor works and the tray moves - but only half a mm and cycles open close on the display before giving up.
I tried to encourage the draw by hand but it just wont budge. The magnetic disc securer is going up and down as normal.
Whats wrong?
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All I can say is to remove the outer cover of the unit and watch it go through the cycle of trying to open and close, maybe a band is loose or a tooth is broke on one of the cog wheels or something is getting hung up somewhere inside between where the CD sits. I hope this helps.
My Panasonic SA-PM19 5-disc changer will not eject and/or disc changer doesn't work anymore. When I press play nothing is playing.
I will give it a try and open it up.
Most likely one of the rubber o-rings. Long time ago I had a another CD player changer I tossed it out when the tray wouldn't open had no idea how they worked inside. Kick myself in the ass now for not trying to see how it works.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I opened up the whole CD player and couldn't find the o-rings.
In all, 30-40 littles screws. LOL. I had to take pictures so I can put it all back together.
@@Foodie_888 dang that a lot of screws, yes not all CD players have O-ring to control the the tray or CD some are direct drives. i searched for vcr and tv repair services where I live and a few popped up. Well at least you gave it a shot, if you really like that player I'm sure a repair shop could see if it's worth fixing.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I will keep trying.
I was ready to throw this unit away it was already like 13 years old I think. That was when I thought I'm going to take it apart and see how it works. That was when I saw the broken o-ring. And said hey I think I could fix this.
Hi I’m having issues with my aiwa Ca-DW600 because when I put in a cd the tray won’t spin so it won’t play
hi. i have similar system (LG LM V320) the problem is cd tray is not working. it pops out, but when i press DISK SKIP button, it’s not spinning. how can i fix it?
it's hard to say. I would just remove the outer cover and see if you can locate the problem, maybe it's similar to this unit.
Hi Paul , I have a RCA professional series CD 9400 compact disc changer . My husband gave it to me for a gift years ago. I loved it it I don’t wanna let it go. Turn table is stuck and won’t play the CDs do you have any suggestions or a video to share??
You can try what I did, take the cover off of the unit, but of course unplug it first unlike me. Maybe it's a similar situation where one of the bands are broke or it's just stuck because it's out of whack. If you don't see anything broke the only thing I can suggest is trying to find a TV /video repair shop in your area. I know there are some still out there, they're just hard to find. Yes I wouldn't want to get rid of it either.
Great video, thank you very much! I have a question about a problem I have its been a while though:
I have a Sony HCD-RG22 I currently use as a stereo for my computer and its been a few years that whenever I turn it on I can hear the CD tray rotating for about 30 seconds untill it stops, if I press the open button while its doing that, it will display "opening", but wont open, the open button does nothing as soon as the tray stops rotating, luckily there are no CDs in the tray... I wonder if it could also be this same rubber band problem.
The interior is very dusty, to the point the tape motors are slow due to dust accumulation, the radio used to belong to a person who didnt took great care of it. Could that be a problem when opening it to repair? Could I clean it with compressed air much like a PC? Or should I just leave it as it is to avoid any problems? I've got some experience fixing electronics like PCs, landline phones and kitchen appliances, this one I'd rather bring to a specialized shop just in case, unfortunately there are none near where I live..
Appreciate the video and any info if possible, thank you!
It can't hurt to try. just remove the cover off the unit. I just replaced my rubber band again last month.
Thanks man this helped
Cool I'm glad it worked... Had a similar system years ago. Same exact thing happened I thought it was broke and gave to my nephew, I said he could have it, it was only a few years old and the radio still works so did the tape deck. I bought this one in the video that you see. so when the rubber band broke I knew exactly what to do because my nephew fixed the one I had given him.
Are you not going to disconnect the power first ?
I left the unit plugged in because I was going to show the tray trying to open when the cover was off. But I didn't have the camera on for that take, didn't notice until I was editing this video. I did eventually unplug it before the o-ring replacement.
I love this system,, but these 0-rings only last about a year now. I think it is because I do not use it but once a month. I mainly use my Amazon music app on my phone now and the W-KING bluetooth speaker . I do like to listen to a CD every now and then.....well i did until the o-ring broke again.
I just replaced the o-ring again on my system just after i responded to your question.
Thanks can't wait
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If yours does have o-ring bands just be sure to buy a few different thicknesses and be sure not to use one that is too tight otherwise the cogwheels will not turn. And they're getting a new OMEN desktop computer, moved a bunch of stuff around cleaned up all the wires and relabeled all of them and just replaced the o-ring in my JVC system again. It's nice to play CDs again.
I have an aiwa boombox and the laser is dead have you done laser swap outs?
NO I have not.
how would you recommend getting into a 3cd drawer when the unit has a tape deck on top?
sorry, i do not have an answer for that
I have a Sharp cd-dk890 mini component that has an error that read ER-CD01. How do I fix this problem?
I do not know, BUT if the outer cover is removable maybe take it off and see what the insides look like maybe something is jammed. Idea was just a show what can happen to CD players. There's so many different units out there it's hard to say what's wrong with one could be the same as another.
Sorry wish I could help.
Question: what if the cables are attached to the cover and are difficult to reach by hand?(model: philips fw-c220/22)
Sorry for the late response. I don't know if I can answer that. Sorry.
Can you unhook the cables?
Thank you 👍
You are welcome
Hi,
My Philips FW-870 stereo, when i press disc charging it tries to open
When i pres Open/close. It. Attempts to. Change CDS. But. Nothing happens. With either button pressed
Sorry I have no idea what could be going on.
You might have to rename the buttons.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson oh ok, thank you for your response.
Hi Paul, I have a sony Grx5 mini hifi.. same issue.. cd tray not opening,.. im kinda cautious to force it open the same way you did.. but do you think they have the same principle...? Need advice.. thanks
I wouldn't force it open from the front, but if you opened it up like I did I would think it is the same.. just be cautious...I tried every way I could think of over the years of replacing the O-ring and can not think of any other way to open it. It has to be a plastic lever that I can not see or get to.....
I cant push the cd player itself what should i do?
It's hard to say without seeing it. As long as you didn't get it out of alignment. The first time I tried to fix it I got it out of whack so it wouldn't close at all. You might be able to turn some of the sprockets inside to get it to close. On mine I just have to force it closed the last inch so it snaps back in place.... Sometimes there's a lover that needs to be pushed out of the way, like I said it's really hard to know what's wrong if I can't see it. But if it was aligned and close when you started something just got out of whack. Just keep playing with it you should be able to get it back in.
Hi Paul, Hope you're still active here as Mr. fixit. I'm in Raleigh/Durham NC. Have Sony MHC gx450 mini system w/MECHA ERROR. Replaced drawer belt underneath - fixed. This time no luck. Found Tray belt under CD platter very loose, Put it back on but didn't fix it. Will replace, but suspect something additional. CD spinner doesn't lift to operating position so CD doesn't rotate, and the tray on which rest of CDs sit doesn't rotate compete 360 deg. I hand-spin the tray and it runs up against a stop, but doesn't lock in place. The spindle appears to be gear-driven, no belts.
I love this device and also fixing things but can't pin this bug down. Any ideas? Or can you recommend a capable local shop to visit? Hey, I can use Zoom if possible. Will compensate generously for any help you can provide.
Best Regards, Gary
Yes I don't have an answer for that, I don't even know if there's any around anymore. I live in Riverside California, they're still going to be some ma and pop shops still in business somewhere
So I just bought a new OMEN desktop GT22-1090 w/RTX- 4090 computer with 2 monitors and decided to retag and re-route all the cables. While I was doing that I ended up changing out the rubber-band O-ring on the JVC system that is in the video, It's nice to be able to play CD's again.
I have problem i put the band back, but dvd just come out when i turn on audio system but it doesnt want to go back or anything
Sorry for the the late reply. Either the o-ring is too tight, or the gears aren't aligned properly. My first attempt on this align the gears and it wouldn't close either
I have a jvc with a 6 disc magazine slot on top how do I get to the cd on bottom that's stuck in tray?
Sorry, I do not have an answer for that. Did you try taking the outer shell off and maybe you can get to the CD that way.
When I opened mine's, the rubber is not round, it's square, would it matter if I find an O ring that's the same thickness but it is round? Thanks
I'd give it a try,
I'd give it a shot...
Where are Lowes or HD can I find this? No one at the stores knows 🤦♀️
Plumbing department.
Ever had days when it works perfectly with the case removed then after button everything up it won't eject again?
That only happened the first time I tried to fix it, I didn't line up the door opening mechanism correctly. now each time that o-ring breaks and I replace it since I know how to do it, I haven't had a problem since. I ordered some new o-rings from Amazon so I'm hoping the next time I have to replace it these ones will last longer.
Paul...can you please do a video on cd belt replacement on a Sony hcd-rg40. 1:33
if I had one of those I would.
I have this exact stereo and the cds are just not playing. I don't know what to do
Do the CDs spin, if so maybe the laser went out
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I had figured out the first problem and it was one of the gears wear detached so it wouldn't spin but I fixed it. Now it's skipping, I've cleaned pretty much everything. They're new cds. So idk what it is now
@@shoo9850 Glad to hear you figure it out. Just save yourself $350 from buying a new one
@@shoo9850 Not sure if this will help but maybe check the laser lens for dirt or fingerprints.
I remember mine skipping awhile back.
I'm not sure what I did but it did stop.
The unit will operate with the metal cover panel removed. Put in a CD that you know works for sure and see how the system is functioning while the cover is removed. Maybe something is still out of alignment.
Nice can a rubber band be used
Maybe, just has to be snug enough So the wheels can roll. So not too tight but just right.
I had tried a tad smaller o-ring that was very tight and it wouldn't even spin.
What do i do if the disk dont change and makes a loud noise?
it sound like a CD is out of it's tray. You will need to remove the cover and try to get it back in place if that is the problem.
What if it doesn’t want to stay closed
Hmmm, the teeth on the cogwheel could be out of alignment.
My cousin give me a similar radio the sony hcd rg260 and i cant open the trade door, i try like the video push with bouth hand doesnt work
Sorry, hard for me to say since CD systems are all a bit different.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson I already solve the problem, lucky mine any eraser wasn't broken, the machine was Stop almost 10 years, underneath I saw the gear that open the door I just the gear sometimes, now every time open and close
@@filipepereira9155 Glad you solved the issue...
what jvc is that?
I can't remember off the top off my head but I will check when I get home.
It is a JVC 3CD/ 2 cassette component system MX - GB6
I bought it back in October 2004 for $300.00
Hello where I can buy parts for JVC player my cb front pcb (chip) broke 😢
Sorry, I do not know.
If not on Ebay probably not available
@@nrg16108 sounds about right, sorry VIRAL
Tray sounds a bit noisy 😢
So I just checked the tray, you can barely hear it open, I did order different o-rings from Amazon last year or so ago for the tray mechanism, so maybe that is making the tray quieter during the opening.
I didn't use lapel mics for my videos back then, I was using a mic gun and it was picking up the sound of the tray opening since the mic was pointed directly at me. I hope these new o-rings last longer than the previous ones I had used.
It's probably a good idea to unplug it before you take it apart.
Probably a good Idea, but I had to keep it plugged in so I could test the tray while it was opening and closing.
Thanks Paul . FYI and for other readers this might be usefull. To remove CDs stuck in a SHARP 5 CD player unit (large black plastic unit) eg Model CD-MPX860H or CD-SW300H or CDG14000 and perhaps more models using this CD player type deck take a look at this excellent video which explains the disassembly process to retrieve the CDsIt's also usefull if one wants to perhaps troubleshoot that assy ( Spanish language but easy to follow if you dont speak spanish) ruclips.net/video/CWybdFplQ50/видео.html
Thanks for the info, will check it out.
Mines the opposite, it opens but won’t close
I think this what happened to me when my CD changer first broke. my first attempt with trying to fix this player. The first time the band broke I didn't really know what to do so I forced the tray open with a butter knife I took out the CD thinking the CD had a bounced off somehow and jammed the door closed. So when I went to close it it wouldn't close all the way. I'm not saying this is what your problem is but this is what I did to close it. Took my palm on the center of the door tray and pushed it shut and it snapped back in place. A short time after that was when I decided to take it apart find out how it works and what was broke on it and that's when I found out the band was broke and I fixed it and I found out why when I forced the door open why it wouldn't close properly. If I remember correctly at the back of the CD tray there's a plastic lever that locks the tray in place and when you press the open button it releases that lever in the tray opens up and then when you close the tray it moves out of the way then it locks the tray back in place.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson any solutions on how to fix it? Because I don’t see any band that’s not broken
@@marshallmatherslp4396 no, you can take the outer cover of the unit off and see what might be out of alignment.
Not only is my tray stuck, but the CDs won't play!
If it is an old system and since it is not working, you really don't have anything to lose but maybe get your CD's back. Just take the outer cover off and check out the insides maybe a CD is not seated correctly.
Size
Size of what😲
the o-ring that I'm useing is 1 3/4 ID 1 7/8 OD With a 1/16th wall
Not another belt, that was the only belt that broke.
I found some on Amazon, that might hold up better...I still have a few left of the ones from Lowes...
Okay, I tried to replace it with rubber bands, I kept braking them, I can’t remember where the belt came a loose.
@@ridgegeorge7713 what you can do is go to Lowes or Home Depot or Ace pick up around 5 different sizes and thicknesses, they can't be any thicker the original O-ring//
The first thing you do is forget what he said AND UNPLUG THE MAIN POWER CABLE:....................
I know I should have, but I was working there was nothing I could have shorted out. Plus I wanted to show how it worked once the o-ring was installed.
Not only that, it’s stuck and it’s making noises.
That's a bummer. something must be out of whack, I have to replace my o-ring about every 2 years I think. Guess I don't use it enough and then it just breaks....
The first time that the o-ring broke, I didn't know that's what was wrong with the CD tray. It was making noises and could not be opened from the outside, I used a small plastic pry bar that didn't work so I had smacked it really hard a few time thinking that a CD popped out of its tray and this would knock it back in place, but it didn't work. So when I took the cover off to get inside I could see that it was the o-ring and not a loose CD.
The reason your the tray is stuck is because the O-ring turns some plastic gears and a release lever to allow the tray to slide open. once the cover is off try turning the pulley manually that the O-ring would have been attached to, if you have a rubber band you can use that to help turn the pulley and it should open up.
It’s opened but won’t close, not closed but won’t open.
@@ridgegeorge7713 I can't remember what I had to do. I had the same problem the first time I attempted to replace the o-ring...
did you force the tray open like I did in the video.
If so you have to get it fully closed after you replace the o-ring by forcing the tray closed....I believe I did that in the video too.. Maybe that might get it back in sync...
It is very good of you to share this, but for your "safety" - those things have much "radiation" and "lazers" inside of them, and yet you are going inside of it with absolutely no protection or protective wristbands or anything, and left the power on too. How do you not worry about this danger?!!! I am baffled.
I wasn't worried, the laser that reads the CD wasn't pointing up at me, plus I didn't play any music so I'm sure the laser wasn't even activated.... Sure the dentist x-rays give off a hell of a lot more than this little machine does.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson:
Thanks for the information.
I have no knowledge in this field of electronics, but having a prob with my CD player at the moment, but would be scared stiff to open up the casing and look inside. Though with the type of X-radiation the dentists use - this is very worrying, and I was kind of forced into having these big x-rays recently, because they said they could not give me any dental treatment (which I desperately needed) without it. Awful situation.
I would give you mine to work on if you want to i really do appreciate it so much if you can help me with a cheap price for working on it please let me know if you can l need your address so I can send it to you
Sorry for the late response. I don't get it, some messages I get notices when they come through and then there are the ones that I don't. Probably wouldn't be worth it to send it. I'm sure there has to be some repair shops out where you live in your area that can do it for a decent price. I know they're scarce but they've got to be out there just Google VCR and TV repair I'm sure they can help you out.
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Why buy a cheap-a** rubber band?
Go for the same kind of band women use to make ponytails. They will hold. Looks just about the size.
i might have to try that next time, it just might work,
I did by a different brand from amazon for last months change out.
@@HowtowithPaulHenderson Well that or some kind of thinn shoelace or Lace for clothes (children) that you pinch together and glue.
Problem with modern rubber and plastic is that the quality as you say is awful, it dries up fast. Textile doesnt.