How to Fix a CD Player When it Won't Play

Listening to music can be so enjoyable as it helps relax, motivate and cause many other emotions.  It can be very frustrating when a CD player will not play when it is expected to perform.  Some problems are just mild and can be fixed by anyone.  It is cheaper to try fixing the problem before going to the store for a new system.

Things you’ll need

• Lens or glass cleaner


• CD cleaning disk


• Lint free dry cloth

Instructions

1.  Dust the CD player.  A little dust can really harm any electronics.  The dirt can corrode the machine over time so the first step is to clean it up.  Clean all the buttons, knobs and everything else on the outside of the player with a lint-free dry cloth.

2.  Place the CD cleaning disk in the CD player to remove dirt and dust from the lens.  A CD cleaning disk looks just like a normal CD but it has little brushes on the bottom that turn and clean the lens.  Be sure not to use the cleaning disk too much because overuse can scratch the lens.

3.  Use the glass cleaner and dry cloth to clean inside the CD player.  The cloth needs to be lint free and clean.  Cleaning with a dirty cloth will not help and lint left from the cloth could cause problems to the machines function.  Be sure to clean gently and in a circular movement.

4.  Leave the CD player to sit for a few minutes before you try playing a CD again.  Give any moisture that may be in the CD player time to dry.