How to Get a CD Unstuck From My CD Player

It can be very frustrating when your CD player keeps freezing and your disc is stuck inside. There could be several reasons why you are experiencing such problems. It could be that the lens simply needs cleaning, or more likely, there are mechanical issues. There are several methods to get your CD unstuck. Determining which one will work best is simply a matter of trial and error.

Things You'll Need

• Paper clip or safety pin
• Blank CD

Instructions

1. Stretch out a paper-clip or safety pin and insert the sharp end into a little hole located next to the CD tray or in some case on the side of the player. This is the emergency eject button. Push the pin until the tray pops open. Unfortunately, some CD players don't have this emergency eject button.

2. Turn off the CD player by pulling out the power cord from the power source. Wait for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to eject the tray.

3. Find a blank CD or a CD you won't use and insert it about 1 inch deep into the slot. Press the "Eject" button repeatedly while carefully moving the CD around. This technique doesn't apply to players that use a tray to mount a CD.

4. Take your CD player to a repair shop and have its gears and belts checked. You may have to replace them. If the CD player is still under warranty, contact the manufacturer. Remember, if you open the CD player by yourself you will void the manufacturer's warranty.

Tips & Warnings

• If your CD player is more than 7 years old, consider replacing it with a new one.

• Do not try to open up the CD player if you don't have prior experience.

References

• Repairfaq.org: Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of Compact Disc Players and CDROM Drives
• Snippets: How do you get a cd unstuck?

Resources

• Edmunds Carspace: How to Remove a stuck CD