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Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: Extremely low volume on all settings

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:53:55 -0700

When I start the CD player or radio the volume ist almost inaudibly low. It doesn't increase with setting for volume.
It's a Sony CFD-S05 model casette, cd and radio.

⟐ Commented April 03, 2026 at 13:53 MST

Panasonic SL-362C: How to fix rubbing in motor area?

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:10:03 -0700

I am trying to fix my dad's old CD player to use, and I am having trouble with the motor turning the CD. The CD will almost never turn inside unless it's spinning vertically, and it makes a loud plastic-rubbing-on-plastic sound the entire time. When looking at the base where the CD goes in, it seems to be a bit lopsided, but I can't find a way to easily take apart the motor area to diagnose the issue. anybody have any tips? I can buy a new motor and laser block off of eBay, but I would rather keep the original parts for nostalgia.

⟐ Commented March 14, 2026 at 6:10 MST

Insignia NS-B4111: “OP” error when open

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:36:17 -0700

My kid put a toothpick into the hole that accepts the lid post and it broke off. Now, the screen reads “OP” when it’s closed and it sounds like there’s a piece floating around inside. How should I fix this error?

⟐ Answered February 28, 2026 at 18:36 MST

Sony CMT-CPX1: Sony CMT-CPX1 – Tuning knob issue (frequency keeps changing)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:20:18 -0700

Hello,

I’m having an issue with the tuning knob on my Sony CMT-CPX1.

When I move the tuning button up, the frequency decreases as expected. However, when I return it to the neutral position, the frequency keeps increasing on its own.

The same thing happens when increasing the frequency — once I put the knob back to neutral, it keeps changing instead of stopping.

Has anyone experienced this issue or knows what could be causing it?

Thank you for your help.

Greetings from Belgium.

⟐ Commented February 20, 2026 at 23:20 MST

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: Speakers No Longer Working: Any Glaringly Obvious Issues?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:06:04 -0700

This is my first time self-servicing any of my electronics on this level. The tape and CD players both work, but no sound comes out. Got the thing open enough to take a look at the circuitboard, but wanted to see if maybe there's something clearly wrong for me to start at before I go wild goose hunting for my problem?

⟐ Commented February 05, 2026 at 19:06 MST

Sony Diskman D-4: My D-4 is not working

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:13:22 -0700

The unit is not currently working. I do not have the original battery pack or a 9V power adapter required for this model. I only have a 12V charger, which I did not use to test it to avoid potential damage. I opened the unit and found no visible issues inside—no corrosion, loose wires, or obvious broken components.

⟐ Commented January 01, 2026 at 16:13 MST

Pioneer CD Player: Everything works, but does not play when I press the play button

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:13:12 -0700

When I press the play button the play icon lights on, then stops right away..!

⟐ Commented December 16, 2025 at 14:13 MST

CD Player: CD player won't spin disc

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:33:40 -0700

I have a CD player radio (Disney DB3050-C) that will suddenly not play any CD I put in it. It's a clamshell style player and when I close the door, it just will not spin the disc no matter what I do.

Some information that might help:

The door is supposed to be spring loaded but the spring broke, it still latches closed but I have to manually lower it down to open it. That is the only other problem with it; the radio portion works fine.
On this model, it's supposed to display "00" if it can't read the disc or if the door is open. When I close the door, it displays a blinking "--" like it's trying to read the disc, but it just never spins so it can't. So it's not a dirty disc or laser lens, nor the door not being closed.
I have tried various CDs in various conditions, from old and scratched to brand new and nothing changes.
If I put a disc on the spindle, I can easily spin the disc and spindle with my hand. It is not stiff and doesn't seem to be misaligned or scraping in any way.
I received the player new and the CD player hasn't seen much use, so I don't think it's worn out from overuse. I also haven't moved it much, keep the door closed when not in use, and have never touched the lens, so I don't think I've done anything to damage it. I keep it plugged in all the time.

I don't really know what could be wrong with it. My only idea is that because it's from 2005, maybe it has capacitor issues that prevent the drive from working properly? I don't know. Please help!

⟐ Answer accepted November 22, 2025 at 19:33 MST

iLive IKBC384S: Bluetooth will not connect

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:49:58 -0700

Bluetooth will not go in pairing mode

Sony CDP-C265 CD Changer: Why does error show on

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:01:12 -0700

Why does cd player show on sreen

⟐ Commented November 05, 2025 at 21:01 MST

Sony CD Player: Why won’t the magazine eject on my Sony C10?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:22:19 -0700

Sony C10 10 disc CD player magazine will not eject.

Yamaha CD-S300: Unsupport message on Yamaha CD-S300 CD player

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:25:20 -0700

My Yamaha CD-S300 CD player is showing UNSUPPORT on the display whenever I put a CD in. It seems to display LOADING for a bit longer than usual and then goes to the UNSUPPORT message and won’t play the CD. I can’t hear any noise so I’m assuming that the disc is not spinning. Switching to the USB mode and then back to the CD mode doesn’t work - it then displays NO DISC. If I then eject the disc and put it back in again I get the UNSUPPORT message again. I have tried several different discs and got the same result. In desperation I even tried turning the player off and on again! (Didn’t help.)

⟐ Answer accepted October 20, 2025 at 13:25 MST

insignia cd player pa040717: After it plays cds for 2 minutes it smells like burnt electronics

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:57:14 -0700

Why is it smelling like burnt electronics after using it for less than 2 minutes

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: The speakers no longer produce any sound

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:23:38 -0700

I have this problem too. It was purchased in late 2012. Has less than 30 hours play time on it. Has not been mistreated or even rarely moved around. Played fine in January 2022. Sat for a few months unused. In May the speakers no longer produce any sound. Power, CD, cassette, FM all work fine. No sound through headphone jack. Where is the IC amp (on the circuit board?) and what does it look like? Are there instructions on where to buy one and how to change it out? I see how to take the player apart on in internet but that's it. Help me Obwan, you're my only hope! In other words, it would cost more to send it out, pay to get it fixed and returned than the unit cost new originally.

⟐ Commented October 01, 2025 at 14:23 MST

CD Player: Toca CD se audio

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:01:22 -0700

Minisyste filips sem audio

Reparo toca CD filips sem áudio

Com faço

Alguém pode me ajudar

⟐ Commented September 10, 2025 at 21:01 MST

Sony CMT-CPX1: Sony CMT-CPX1 next track/fast forward selector opens CD door.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:56:51 -0700

HI all!! I have a SONY MICRO Hi-Fi Component Unit Model No CMT-CPX1, and when I turn the selector for the next track on the CD, the CD tray opens, as if I had pressed the eject button. The same thing happens, when i try to fast forward a tape. The selector, as you can see in the picture, has multiple functions, depending on the selected source. It is like pressing 2 buttons at the same time. What could be the problem and how it could be repaired?

⟐ Commented August 07, 2025 at 23:56 MST

JVC CD Player: cds won't play

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:54:28 -0700

I have a boom box JVC PC XT3 oldie but goody I press Play about 9-10 times and the cd starts spinning for about 5 seconds and then stops. Cleaned lens, tried three good cds.

Panasonic SC-PM31: Turns on by itself

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:12:44 -0700

When I press the power off button it'll turn off but then a few seconds later it'll click back on again all by itself

Sony CD Player: sony CMT-EH26 can do everything but read cds

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:05:44 -0700

I have this old sony micro hi-fi component system CMT-EH26, it has been stuck in the shed for a year and before then it could play cds just fine, but now when ive been able to take it out and clean it (it was covered in very fine sawdust) it can do all of the usuall functions but read cds. so, the remote works, tape player works (havent tried recorder yet) audio in works with my phone, radio, ect

but basically whenever i put in the disc (label up) it starts reading, then tells me theres no disc inside. ofc its a problem with the laser but idk how to fix it, or replace it because i cant find what model/type the laser is.

i do not plan to fix it myself, i only want to know how expensive the laser will be to replace so i know no technician is scamming me (the techs in my area have a very bad reputation, i dont think every technician does this and i do not mind paying well for their labour but, i dont trust it yk) so ill get the technician to both replace the laser and clean the inside because i dont trust myself either.

also its my first time using this website and i do not know how to add different models so i think its an only admin/mod thing so if someone could also add the CMT-EH26 model to the list, it would be great for not only me but other people 👍

thank you so much for reading, hope you have a good one today :3

⟐ Commented June 29, 2025 at 9:05 MST

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: The Sony CFD-S05 unit will not power up

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:45:14 -0700

When I try to turn the unit on it briefly reads 3 (volume indicator and Mega Bass). It then immediately shuts down. I have tried with batteries and the power cord.

⟐ Commented June 26, 2025 at 14:45 MST