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How do I fix the tray error on my DVD player?

Author

David Jones

Published Apr 21, 2026

How do I fix the tray error on my DVD player?

Can’t Open the Tray or Eject the Disc From the DVD Player

  1. Make sure the child lock feature is disabled.
  2. Try to open the disc tray.
  3. If the issue still occurs, power off your DVD player.
  4. Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds and then plug it back in.
  5. Power on your device.
  6. Try to open the disc tray.

What does Tray error mean?

If your like me, you obviously have and xbox 360 that has or has had the “open tray error”. This error is when you have a disc in your xbox 360 and it doesn’t “see” it and it displays the message “open tray” as if there isn’t a disc in your xbox.

How can I tell if a CD is on a laser disc?

The laser light is bright enough that one can see the diffused red light from a distance obliquely. A piece of paper the size of a standard CD within the tray can also help, because when the tray closes, one can see the diffused red light on the paper. It is usually bright enough and visible from the other side of the paper.

Why is there no red light on my CD?

A piece of paper the size of a standard CD within the tray can also help, because when the tray closes, one can see the diffused red light on the paper. It is usually bright enough and visible from the other side of the paper. If there is no red light, then the laser has failed.

Why does my CD player say no disc?

If the laser has failed, then it will not be able to detect a CD and therefore the error message appears. I normally do two things when this happens. I normally clean the lens just in case there is dust on it obstructing the laser path. If cleaning the lens does not solve the problem then I make sure the laser is working.

What does table error mean on Sony CD changer?

When it turned on, the blue light in the changer would flash and I could hear the motor running. It would make four attempts to turn the tray, running the motor for a few seconds and then waiting a few seconds. Then it displayed a “Table Error.”

A piece of paper the size of a standard CD within the tray can also help, because when the tray closes, one can see the diffused red light on the paper. It is usually bright enough and visible from the other side of the paper. If there is no red light, then the laser has failed.

Why does my CD player not recognize my music?

If the recording of the disc is longer than 74 minutes, it is possible that some of the specifications of that disc were compromised and therefore, the CD player will not recognize that disc. Verify that the disc is inserted correctly, with the playback side of the disc facing down in the disc tray.

The laser light is bright enough that one can see the diffused red light from a distance obliquely. A piece of paper the size of a standard CD within the tray can also help, because when the tray closes, one can see the diffused red light on the paper. It is usually bright enough and visible from the other side of the paper.