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!

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 KZfaq 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!😁

Thanks Paul, very useful to avoid extra repair costs.

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 👍😊

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

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.

Thank you Paul, very informative.

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

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.🔉🎼🎵🎶

Big help...thanks!

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

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"

Thanks man this helped

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

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

just picked up a sony HCD-GX45 whole system for $40, the cd tray is stuck and hopeful this video will help!

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!

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??

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

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

Thank you 👍

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?

how would you recommend getting into a 3cd drawer when the unit has a tape deck on top?

Thanks can't wait To open it up and Some orins9

Question: what if the cables are attached to the cover and are difficult to reach by hand?(model: philips fw-c220/22)

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

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.

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

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?

I have an aiwa boombox and the laser is dead have you done laser swap outs?

A freakin rubber band!?!?!!? This is mondblowing 🤯🤯🤯🤯

I have a Sharp cd-dk890 mini component that has an error that read ER-CD01. How do I fix this problem?

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

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

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

Paul...can you please do a video on cd belt replacement on a Sony hcd-rg40. 1:33

Prior to opening the case it was powered up, might be a good idea to say how important it is to unplug!

I cant push the cd player itself what should i do?

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.

What do i do if the disk dont change and makes a loud noise?

Hello where I can buy parts for JVC player my cb front pcb (chip) broke 😢

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

Are you not going to disconnect the power first ?

Where are Lowes or HD can I find this? No one at the stores knows 🤦‍♀️

Nice can a rubber band be used

What if it doesn’t want to stay closed

what jvc is that?

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

Ever had days when it works perfectly with the case removed then after button everything up it won't eject again?

I have this exact stereo and the cds are just not playing. I don't know what to do

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) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eb2plcd31dK1ZWQ.html

Size

Mines the opposite, it opens but won’t close

Tray sounds a bit noisy 😢

It's probably a good idea to unplug it before you take it apart.

Not only is my tray stuck, but the CDs won't play!

Not another belt, that was the only belt that broke.

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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

The first thing you do is forget what he said AND UNPLUG THE MAIN POWER CABLE:....................

Not only that, it’s stuck and it’s making noises.

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.

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.