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Why is my CD player not reading discs?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

Why is my CD player not reading discs?

Sometimes a CD player will display a “No Disc” error. What this means is that the CD player, for some reason, does not recognize the disc. There are various reasons for this error, from the CD lens eye being dirty to a CD format that is incompatible with the player. Troubleshoot through process of elimination.

Why is my CD player stuck?

A stuck CD may be caused by a non-functioning or weakened motor that doesn’t have enough power to push the CD out of the player. The additional assistance from pliers or tweezers may create enough force to eject the CD. Step 1: Insert the tweezers to grab the CD.

What to do if CD is not reading?

If the issue is not resolved, proceed to the next troubleshooting step.

  1. Verify the optical disk drive is recognized in Device Manager.
  2. Set the AutoPlay settings in windows to defaults.
  3. Run the Dell PC Diagnostics on the Optical Disk Drive (CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive)
  4. Disable the DMA mode of the optical disk drive.

How do you fix a CD that won’t read?

5 Ways to Repair a CD or DVD

  1. Clean the disc using a soft lint-free cloth and a dab of warm water and mild detergent.
  2. Fill scratches with toothpaste.
  3. Soften scratches with heat from a 60W lightbulb.
  4. Fill the scratch with a wax-based product.
  5. Cover holes in the data layer with pen and tape.

How do you fix a stuck CD player?

Here’s what to do:

  1. Unplug the disc player.
  2. Take out the screws securing the cover and remove it.
  3. Blow air into the mechanism to remove dust.
  4. Plug the player back in.
  5. Try ejecting the tray.
  6. If it doesn’t eject, look for something jamming the tray.
  7. Also see if the belt is damaged or broken or fell off.

Why does nothing happen when I insert a CD in Windows 10?

Nothing happens when I insert the CD on Windows 10. This probably occurs because Windows 10 disables autoplay by default. Hold down the Windows + R keys to open the Run window. Select Browse and navigate to the TurboTax CD on your CD/DVD/RW drive (usually your D drive). Open the setup.exe file.

What causes a CD to get stuck in the CD changer?

Risky variation of the fuse tip that fixed a CD changer. Rbronosky in the Axiom 6-CD Changer discussion figured out which fuse controlled the CD changer. When pulling the fuse didn’t reset the changer, he turned the ignition on just enough to run the radio.

What to do if your CD drive is not recognized?

If you find your CD drive is not detected in Windows Explorer, please don’t panic. You should firstly open Disk Management to check. Find This PC icon on your desktop. Choose Manage from the context menu. Move to the Storage section under Computer Management (Local). Select Disk Management. Look for your CD drive in the right-hand panel.

How long does it take to eject a CD from a car?

Hold the eject button down for 2 or 3 minutes. Depending on your make/model, the eject button may flash.