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Why does my TV DVD player say no disc?

By Daniel Rodriguez

Why does my TV DVD player say no disc?

No-disc errors are usually caused when the DVD or the laser-lens pickup has become dirty and causes the DVD player to not be able to read the DVD. You may need to upgrade to a newer model, most of which accept the latest DVD formats. Clean the laser lens with a DVD laser lens cleaning disc.

How do you get a disk out of a TV?

How to Get Stuck DVDs From Your TV/DVD

  1. Straighten a paperclip out.
  2. Locate the tiny eject hole on the right side of the DVD tray.
  3. Insert the paperclip into the eject hole and push forward. The eject hole manually releases the DVD tray.
  4. Pull the DVD tray all the way out and pop out the DVD. Tip.

What causes a DVD not to play?

Some DVD scratches are more serious than others. Playback problems with a DVD typically are caused by one of four factors: The DVD is dirty and smudged; the laser lens in the DVD player’s disc drive needs cleaning; the DVD player no longer is tracking properly; or the disc is scratched.

How do I eject a DVD?

Eject the disc within the Operating System

  1. Press the Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer or File Explorer.
  2. Click on Computer or My PC on the left pane of the window.
  3. Right-click on the CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive icon and select Eject.

What to do when the disc is not playing or getting no disc?

● Check if your DVD Player support the type of disc you’re trying to play. Example : DVD-R,CD-RW, MP-3. ● Try other types of discs to see if the problem is with specific types or with all media. ● Clean disc with mild dish detergent and water. Dry throroughly with lint free cloth.

How to troubleshoot TV / DVD combo player that is not?

Open your DVD’s tray. Insert the nozzle from the compressed air and spray for 5 to 10 seconds. Then wipe off the tray with a static free rag. Reinsert the disc and try again. Run a laser lens cleaner. Insert the laser lens cleaner into the DVD tray and press play. An on-screen menu will appear; follow the instructions until complete.

What causes a CD to get stuck in the disc tray?

If the CD or DVD is not set into the disc tray correctly, it could be sticking up above the surface of the tray, causing it to get stuck with then tray tries to open.