How To Fix A Sticking Stereo CD Tray W/Paul Henderson 2/2019

In this video, You will see how easy it is to fix a sticking CD tray on a book shelf stereo system. Now, not all systems are the same, but they do all pretty much all rely on an o-ring connected to a drive motor and pulley to operate the CD tray. So if your up for it, give it a shot.

[juliusjanardhanseptimus]

Way to go Paul. Simple, easy to follow, logical, with no fluff added. Make more videos like this.

[expatbore]

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!

[TheRealJohnMadden]

Awesome video! Just bought a stereo from eBay and it came with the door open (probably from shipping) but it wouldn't shut so I was freaking that I dropped $250 for nothing. Got to the part where you forced it closed, did the same to mine and it's working perfect! Thanks Paul!

[holdthematers]

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.

[hopethomas]

I'm so glad I came across this video because I'm about to buy a used stereo, and they said, they can't get the door open on the CD tray. So this will come in. Very handy, thank you.😉

[kayelise]

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 YouTube 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!😁

[apj]

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 👍😊

[RedVynil]

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?

[jordanberginc]

Thanks Paul, very useful to avoid extra repair costs.

[gavsterlegrand]

Excellent Paul easy to understand and to the point .... i'll try and repair my Sony 3 cd changer now. Thanks bud !

[georgeanastasopoulos]

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.🔉🎼🎵🎶

[bighappygomateshwara]

Thanks for the video. You made it simple and logical. I would give you 2 thumbs up if I could.

[colleenakaleeannrogers]

Great instruction Paul, Unfortunately, my CD tray is at the bottom of the system.

[yusifsavage]

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?

[harrizzaki]

Awesome video Sir..Can you make tutorial on how to make the Hifi stereo on?because my Hifi radio no power.

[MegasXLR]

Just opened my Sony HCD-RG22 and this seems to be the culprit, but I couldn't get the CD tray to open, there's no easy way to push it out and I tried and tried with lots of force and it never got out. Also one of my speakers seems to not work sometimes so seems like I'm left with one speaker and FM radio. Not that I use my stereo system but it would've been nice to fix it, oh well :)
Great video btw and I also had fun opening and putting it back together.

[hemantkulkarni]

My Sony cd system has the same trouble. Thanks to you for posting this video. Hopefully this should resolve my problem. 👍

[Xmetalfanx]

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"

[larryfull]

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.

[lisaanderson]

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??