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broken DVD player - home use/ not computer

by TLD Mar 6, 2005 11:38AM PST

My DVD player is reading "no disk" - when there is a DVD in the machine. I am wondering if it is possible to erase the memory to a DVD player if a computer disk is put in by mistake. It tries try to read the DVD as it shows the loading symbol for about a minute and then the "no disk".

The machine is just over a year old ( and of course the guarantee is no longer valid) and was an inexpensive brand. It has barely been used - maybe half a dozen times if that.

I have tried various DVDs, CD's and have unplugged and replugged the system back in. Ever since a computer CD was put in by mistake - it no longer works.

Any other idea - before I attempt to take it to a repair shop.

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Try...
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Mar 6, 2005 12:22PM PST

A cd/dvd lens cleaner and then... replace the device. With wallymart prices, it's highly doubtful you will get a repair shop to beat its replacement cost.

Bob

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cd/dvd lens cleaner
by opday Mar 31, 2005 2:23PM PST

We have the same problem with our dvd player. This lens cleaner that you suggested, how does it work? Do I need to disassemble my dvd player to use it?

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Have you looked at it?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Mar 31, 2005 9:27PM PST

You really should.

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same prob
by squeaky123 Jul 15, 2008 6:41AM PDT

i have same problems,took top off dvd player and laser is clean but it wont spin disk of any kind.please help(home player)

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EASY FIX
by cristenc-gmail-22365481289113526477976298604035 Jul 18, 2008 4:23AM PDT

YOU HAVE TO OPEN THE UNIT UP AND MOVE THE LASER MECHANISM BY HAND TO IT`S INITIAL POSITION.

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DVR Doesn't play or record. Can anybody help?
by W.E.P Jul 15, 2009 3:09AM PDT

I have a Chili(Yamada) DVR 9200HX HDD/DVD recorder.I tried to play a DivX DVD in AVI form (not completely understanding the concept).It wouldn't play,I converted it to Mpeg2 format on my laptop. When i tried to play that version, it just carried on loading then wouldn't reject. i had to dismantle the DVR to get the DVD out (an Asda DVD+RW) now when i try to play a DVD, it says "OPEN" then "LOAD" without anything happening, i press it again (the OPEN/CLOSE button)then it just says "LOADING" it wont play DVDs or record onto them. can anybody give me any constructive advice please? Thankyou W.E.P

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Just one thing.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 15, 2009 3:49AM PDT

Go get DVD FLICK and make a proper Video DVD. It's free, has fine tutorials which I never read and it worked the first try and from then onwards.

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Just one thing.
by W.E.P Jul 15, 2009 11:18PM PDT

I downloaded DVD Flick.Thanks for that, much appreciated. any tips on fixing my DVR?

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How old?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 15, 2009 11:30PM PDT

If in warranty, call it in. If out of warranty I find repair exceeds replacement costs.

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