DVD player draw jammed - any ideas

picasso2

I don't use my dvd player often but came to use it last night and find that the draw sticks and won't open. I can't remember if there is a DVD in there. I don't want to / can't afford a trip to the electrical shop at this time but would like to rent a few cheap dvds for xmas.
Anyone got any ideas on what to do ? Theres nothing in the booklet on trouble shooting.
Many thanks

littleredhen

this might help
http://www.ehow.com/how_2036594_fix-dvd-player.html

picasso2

Great site, however i cannot find anywhere to insert a pin. Have checked the manual again , it says to exit the menu on the screen and press the open/cose menu. Obviously i've done that but it just comes up saying 'blocked'
Any ideas ?

softuk

picasso2 wrote: »

I don't use my dvd player often but came to use it last night and find that the draw sticks and won't open. I can't remember if there is a DVD in there. I don't want to / can't afford a trip to the electrical shop at this time but would like to rent a few cheap dvds for xmas.
Anyone got any ideas on what to do ? Theres nothing in the booklet on trouble shooting.
Many thanks

What make/model is it? I had the same problem, amd did a google for the make and model, and found the answer.

picasso2

its a phillips dvd recorder / vcr bought in 2007 when i thought credit cards where a great way to shop .
I have located the email address for their support service and await their reply .
Many thanks

andrew-b

Is there a label underneath or on the back with a model number on?

If there is definitely no hole to push a pin in i'd try removing the outer casing (unplug from mains first!). Once inside you can probably push the drawer back out. Only take the back off it's not under warranty still as it may invalidate the warranty. A few drops of lubricant on the opening mechanism may be all it needs.

picasso2

The model is DVDR3510V/05

I'm a bit wary about taking the casing off as i'm not technical and tend to make things work. I will give phillips time to get back to me then I may give it a try. Thank you.

sillygoose

From troubleshooting in the user guide..

Unable to eject disc tray.

– Exit from any system or recording menu until you see
the Philips wallpaper on the screen.
– Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then

press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray.

http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instructions-owner-manual/PHILIPS/DVDR3510V-05-_E

Hoploz

Have you tried turning it upside down? Just sometimes dislodges the disc from where it's catching (if there's a disc in there) Try not to turn it up so any disc would fall to the back though, lean it forwards towards the front of the drawer iygwim

picasso2

sillygoose wrote: »

From troubleshooting in the user guide..

Unable to eject disc tray.
– Exit from any system or recording menu until you see
the Philips wallpaper on the screen.
– Press STOP to stop any playback or recording. Then

press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray.

Yes i have tried that , it tries to open then comes up with the message 'blocked'.

picasso2

Hoploz wrote: »

Have you tried turning it upside down? Just sometimes dislodges the disc from where it's catching (if there's a disc in there) Try not to turn it up so any disc would fall to the back though, lean it forwards towards the front of the drawer iygwim

Just tried that, nothing happened, still says 'blocked'.