help cd player broke how do i get cds out

[hazygirl]

i have an old sharp midi system that i use upstairs ,i need music on when i clean, but it has come up with protect ,still lights up but nothing else anyone any idea how to get cds out or unprotect, i know im old fashioned but love cds .

Is there a pin hole in the draw? If so then poke a pin/ skewer/ earing back etc into hole and it should release the draw mechanically.

i will check thing is one of the cds is from grandsons memorial service at the hospital which i cant replace,

If there isn't a hole there will be a way of releasing it without damaging the CD - we'll find it.

cheers i cant find hole ,i need cd it should be in memory box but i love one of the songs on it,just reminds me of him and the precious time we had

Check the back of the unit as well for a hole it will be about 1mm diameter so pretty small.

Have you turned the unit off left it to cool and turned it back on again? Sounds silly but can reboot it - in the same way as you need to with a computer every so often.

Next step would be to try a flat pallet style knife. Slide gently into the draw above the cd and twist slightly once in and pull back which may help to loosen the draw and pull it open.

If this doesn't work it will be necessary to remove a panel of the midi system to expose the inside (unplug first and if it has batteries remove these). The top or back are usually easiest - check out the screw locations.

cheers for your help dh has unscrewed it all and got them out ,just gonna have to get new little unit,thanks for your help,i will copy cd and just use copy from now on

Glad you've got it out.

cheers for helpxx