My DVD Player is Broken - How Do I Fix It?

When a piece of technology breaks down it can be very annoying. Let’s be honest, even if you only spent $40 on your new DVD player, you worked hard for that money. You deserve a product that works, and works correctly. Today, we are going to talk about how you can get just that.

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Today, we are going to look at some of the most common problems you will have with your DVD player, and go over some ways that you can troubleshoot them. All you have to do is find your problem below.

So, you just watched your first movie in a marathon. You go to put in the second disc, and the tray won’t eject. Don’t worry, your machine is not irreparably broken, and you don’t even have to make a fool of yourself in front of your friends to get it out. What you do have to do is this:

1. Get a paperclip. Bend the outside edge to create a straight line.
2. Turn your DVD player until you can clearly see the back of the case.
3. Locate a small hole in the back of the case. It may be labeled, or left blank. If it is labeled look for words like eject or reset.
4. Insert the paperclip into the hole and push gently.
5. Hold the paper clip there for no more than 10 seconds.
6. Your disc should eject now.

This means you have audio input from the DVD player to the TV, but not visual input. The first, and most direct solution is to ensure that the cables are plugged in properly. Even if you’ve been using the DVD player for quite some time the cords can wiggle loose. Turn everything off, check your connections, and try again. If this doesn’t work check your cords for any rips or frayed sections. If you see these, then it is time to replace your cords. You can buy them at any electronics store.