CD Player Question

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   We have a fairly old Sony stereo system (maybe around 2001) with a 5 disc carousel. My wife has had it loaded with Christmas CD's, went to play it today and the only thing it does it makes a sound like the laser isn't catching (whizzing sound that last a few seconds and occurs about ever 3 to 4 seconds). Not only that, but now the tray housing the discs won't open. Has anyone experienced this before and how can we retrieve our discs?

Thanks in advance.

E

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E-Dub Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 24 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Status: Offline Points: 7910	Topic: CD Player Question Posted: December 11 2007 at 21:33
	We have a fairly old Sony stereo system (maybe around 2001) with a 5 disc carousel. My wife has had it loaded with Christmas CD's, went to play it today and the only thing it does it makes a sound like the laser isn't catching (whizzing sound that last a few seconds and occurs about ever 3 to 4 seconds). Not only that, but now the tray housing the discs won't open. Has anyone experienced this before and how can we retrieve our discs? Thanks in advance. E


Padraic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 16 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Status: Offline Points: 31169	Posted: December 11 2007 at 21:53
	Hey Eric, try looking for screws in the back, you should probably be able to take the top off. The player might be toast but at least you can get your discs, and if you're planning on ditching it anyway you don't have to be too gentle in taking it apart.

Chris H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 08 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Status: Offline Points: 8191	Posted: December 11 2007 at 21:57
	I've got an older Sony up in my room that has a 5 disc changer, and sometimes the tray sticks and I find that I can pry the back off of it with a regular flathead screwdriver, and then use a Phillips head screwdriver to take off the protective cover on the tray. Then just give it a good whack and watch that sucker fly open. I have an '03 model, so I'm not sure if the same would apply for you.
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E-Dub Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 24 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Status: Offline Points: 7910	Posted: December 15 2007 at 02:18
	Thanks for the help, guys. I'll work on getting the discs out and maybe doing a bit of cleaning with a can of compressed air. E