How to Fix a Dual CD/DVD Player

If your DVD player starts acting up or won't play your CD/DVDs, you may want to try a few steps to manually fix it. Because DVD
players use a specific type of digital technology, there are a few more steps you can take to try to fix it before abandoning hope. The steps below represent the most common problems with DVD players and are also the cheapest to fix.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A Q-Tip Toothbrush

How to Fix a Dual CD/DVD Player

1. Try to restart the DVD player, with no disk inserted. Sometimes a damaged disk can cause problems when a DVD/CD player is starting, and removing the disk may fix your problem very simply.

2. Try running a "clean" disc through your CD/DVD Player. These cleaning discs are specially made disks with small brushes on the data side of the disk. They are created to gently wipe away dust that may have gathered on your DVD player's lens and are commonly available at most electronics stores.

3. Check your connections. Many modern CD/DVD players have areas for more than one type of cable, and disconnected component, HDMI, audio, or S-Video cables may cause your player to function incorrectly.

4. Toggle player options. Some advanced DVD players have options that include screen display, preferred language, and even auto-play options. Try switching some of these options to see if you can produce the desired function from your DVD/CD player.

Tips & Warnings

• If you suspect that the problem with your DVD pertains to wiring or serious wear and tear, it may be time to replace your DVD player, as DVD/CD players can be quite expensive.

Resources

• FixYa DVD Player Troubleshooting