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Why is the CD drawer on my Denon not opening?

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William Smith

Published Mar 08, 2026

Why is the CD drawer on my Denon not opening?

The drawer wont open sometimes. On closer inspection, it appears to be due to the magnet above the drawer being too strong and not releasing the drawer. Is there a fix for this? Many CD drawers have belt so if that is worn in spots it can be intermittent. These can be replaced or a rubber treatment applied.

Can a CD player connect to a Denon reciever?

Question Wondering if there is a way to get audio from a Denon DRA-800H Network Receiver to a a Reel-to-Reel, Cassette Deck, CD Player/Recorder. Solved! Denon Reciever to PC connection

Where are the screws on a Denon CD?

Take off metal top plate top, two cross point screws at the back of unit. Looking down you will see a stabilising bar which holds the front panel in place. Below that at the front of the metal bit that is the top panel of the Cd mechanism there are two very small screws (you will need a jewellers type screwdriver most pound shops sell them).

Why is the eject button on my Denon not working?

Looks like the opening mech uses a belt. If you hear nothing when the eject button is pushed then the possible are, either the button is defunct, the electrics/relays/fuses controlling the motor have failed, the opening motor has failed or the belt has failed and is jamming the motor. If you can hear the motor it is more likely just a belt failure.

What can I do with the Denon dbp-1611ud?

Beyond 3D, the DBP-1611UD story has several intriguing chapters, including hi-res SACD/DVD-A playback, DLNA networking and direct access to Internet features such as YouTube.

The drawer wont open sometimes. On closer inspection, it appears to be due to the magnet above the drawer being too strong and not releasing the drawer. Is there a fix for this? Many CD drawers have belt so if that is worn in spots it can be intermittent. These can be replaced or a rubber treatment applied.

Question Wondering if there is a way to get audio from a Denon DRA-800H Network Receiver to a a Reel-to-Reel, Cassette Deck, CD Player/Recorder. Solved! Denon Reciever to PC connection

Take off metal top plate top, two cross point screws at the back of unit. Looking down you will see a stabilising bar which holds the front panel in place. Below that at the front of the metal bit that is the top panel of the Cd mechanism there are two very small screws (you will need a jewellers type screwdriver most pound shops sell them).

What does it mean when a CD does not close by itself?

CD or other disc tray does not close or opens by itself. CD-ROM or other disc tray does not close. A CD-ROM or other disc drive tray that does not close or remain in the drive is often an indication of a hardware failure.

Why does my Sony CD player stop working?

When CD and DVD players stop working, its usually because of the drawer not opening and/or shutting. I’ve fixed several models with that problem. Here is an example of fixing a Sony model.

Can a 20 year old CD player compete with the new ones?

It’s true that the SQ of my Denon is very good, but the DAC inside is probably obsolete. How could a 20 year old DAC compete against the new ones that we can find in player like the CD5004 ? The old Denon CD players do indeed have a nice magic to them.

Looks like the opening mech uses a belt. If you hear nothing when the eject button is pushed then the possible are, either the button is defunct, the electrics/relays/fuses controlling the motor have failed, the opening motor has failed or the belt has failed and is jamming the motor. If you can hear the motor it is more likely just a belt failure.

What kind of music does a Denon CD player play?

Play all your music on CD and CD-R/RW (MP3, WMA) with extended disc support. Enjoy the exceptional sound that is the signature of all Denon Hi-Fi products. Listen to music with pristine detail and quality that’s unaffected by the environment. Pure Direct Mode for cleaner audio output and more accurate, detailed sound.

What kind of CD player does Denon M39?

Denon RCD M39 DAB cd player, worked perfectly for 2 years, cd now in player and cd drawer will not open, makes no noise but still reads cd, grateful for any tips. Thanks. Unless it has an emergency pin-hole release, you may have to open it up.

Denon RCD M39 DAB cd player, worked perfectly for 2 years, cd now in player and cd drawer will not open, makes no noise but still reads cd, grateful for any tips. Thanks. Unless it has an emergency pin-hole release, you may have to open it up.

Why is my Denon receiver not connecting to the main network?

1. FAIL: The receiver cannot connect to main network by manually entering the password. Receiver reports “Password is incorrect.” 2. FAIL: The receiver cannot connect to the main network by using Airplay. 3. SUCCESS: I configured my guest network to use a 11 character password (different password from main). The receiver connected via Airplay. 4.

Do you have to have a Denon support account?

Important note: In order to process and respond to your inquiry, a Denon support account will be created if you not already have one. By clicking on “Continue…” you agree to that. In order to continue, you need to accept the Privacy Policy.

What do you need to know about Denon HEOS?

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What should I do if my CD player motor is not spinning?

If your CD player motor is not spinning, chances are that it has quit working and your prized high-end CD player has the option of either being repaired at a service centre or ending up in landfill.

What should I do if my CD player is stuck?

A replacement CD will be cheaper than a repair. It is likely to be either a broken belt or a surface mount fuse has failed. If the unit is dead/unrepairable then breaking it apart carefully is the only option to retrieve the CD. Can you see any of the disc with the top off?

What to do if your Denon CD drawer is stuck?

It might be possible to revive the motor by cleaning the shaft bearings with some alcohol, then simply lubricating the shaft with some fine oil. You will soon get bored of listening to the same CD over and over. Service Manual here DENON RCD-M39 SERVICE MANUAL Pdf Download. Looks like the opening mech uses a belt.

A replacement CD will be cheaper than a repair. It is likely to be either a broken belt or a surface mount fuse has failed. If the unit is dead/unrepairable then breaking it apart carefully is the only option to retrieve the CD. Can you see any of the disc with the top off?

If your CD player motor is not spinning, chances are that it has quit working and your prized high-end CD player has the option of either being repaired at a service centre or ending up in landfill.

What to do when your DVD player drawer won’t open?

Push gently and the drawer should open partway. Gently pull the drawer the rest of the way open. Remove the DVD and see if there is a problem with it. Most DVD player drawers get stuck when a DVD is warped or the label is starting to peel.

How to remove a stuck disc from a DVD player?

In this video, I show you how to remove a disc that is stuck inside of a DVD player. This is a great tutorial for someone that has a DVD player with a tray that is stuck and won’t open. I basically involves removing the cover of the unit and removing the stuck disc. PLEASE be careful when dealing with the internals of electronic devices.

In this video, I show you how to remove a disc that is stuck inside of a DVD player. This is a great tutorial for someone that has a DVD player with a tray that is stuck and won’t open. I basically involves removing the cover of the unit and removing the stuck disc. PLEASE be careful when dealing with the internals of electronic devices.