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Why is the eject button on my Denon not working?

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David Jones

Published Apr 21, 2026

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.

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).

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.

Why do I hear nothing when I eject my CD?

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. Click to expand…

What makes a Denon D M30 Micro System mini system?

The D-M30 is comprised of the UD-M30 CD Receiver, and a pair of MS-50 Compact Loudspeakers. The UD-M30 is a super micro component that gives you a CD player and a FM/AM tuner in a single unit.

How many Watts Does a Denon M30 CD player have?

The UD-M30 is a super micro component that gives you a CD player and a FM/AM tuner in a single unit. With high-power output of 20 watts for each stereo channel (total 40 watts) and highly-acclaimed Denon Hi-Fi technology in the audio circuitry, the rich, high-quality sound from a unit as compact as the UD-M30 is a marvel to behold.

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.

Why does my Denon dm-41 not play DVD?

My Denon DM-41 would struggle to play self-made discs, that is either long starts, skipping, or not playing at all with “unsupported”. It played factory made discs ok though. Turns out that my cheap LG dvd burner was to blame.

What should I do if my CD player wont eject?

Wait 10 seconds, then reconnect the terminal. After reconnecting the terminal, tun the car on and try to eject the CD as normal. Disconnecting then reconnecting the CD player’s power supply can cause the CD player to “reset” to its factory default, which, in some cases, can restore its ejection functionality.

Why is my CD player not ejecting the CD?

Sometimes a CD will not eject because the mechanism to eject the CD doesn’t have a good grip. This may be especially true in older vehicles where the CD player has been used frequently. One way of helping the CD player get better grip is by using a second CD.

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.

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).