How to unjam a CD and DVD player?
William Smith
Published Apr 30, 2026
How to unjam a CD and DVD 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 is my DVD drive not ejecting discs?
The CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive on your computer may not be able to eject the disc. Use the troubleshooting instructions below if your CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive is not able to eject a disc. The instructions will help you resolve the problem in some instances if the drive has not failed completely.
How to remove a CD jammed in a car player?
Step 2: Insert the second CD. Slide the second CD about 1” inch into the CD disk slot. At this point, the second CD should rest on top of the first. By doubling the thickness, the releasing mechanism may be able to get a better grip on the original CD. Step 3: Push down gently on the first CD.
How can I eject a Blu ray Disc from my computer?
Click on Computer or My PC on the left pane of the window. Right-click on the CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive icon and select Eject. To better isolate if the issue is caused by the drive itself or some 3rd party application which may be causing the issue, you can try to eject the tray from within the System BIOS.
The CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive on your computer may not be able to eject the disc. Use the troubleshooting instructions below if your CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive is not able to eject a disc. The instructions will help you resolve the problem in some instances if the drive has not failed completely.
Step 2: Insert the second CD. Slide the second CD about 1” inch into the CD disk slot. At this point, the second CD should rest on top of the first. By doubling the thickness, the releasing mechanism may be able to get a better grip on the original CD. Step 3: Push down gently on the first CD.
How do I eject a CD from my computer?
Windows Explorer or File Explorer has an option to eject the CD/DVD tray manually within the Operating System. To eject the tray within the Operating System, follow these steps: Press the Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer or File Explorer. Click on Computer or My PC on the left pane of the window.
