Dvd tray will not close

I've had this tv/dvd combo for 4 years with no problems. I just pulled out a dvd and in my rush, pulled on the door, helping it open faster, as it was opening. Now it won't close all the way, there is about an inch of the tray that is sticking out.

K. Kaylaa Oct 20, 2006

Thanks!
Do you susggest opening the TV?
Keep in mind that I'm a girl that's not really mechanically inclined, but not terrible either.
K. Kaylaa Apr 14, 2007

Five months later... I think it may be best to have this repaired, I don't want to get electrocuted,and I don't have a manual. Any idea what I should expect this repair to cost?

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Sorry to say, but you pulled the bugger out of alighnment, and the only way to fix it would be to get a manual and see how it goes together, unless your very mechanicly inclinded and can figure out the loading mechanism. It may be a cam driven loading tray or a gear or belt driven. Also there are limit switchs that a part of the drawer hits to tell the unit when it reaches the fully open postion as well as the fully closed potion. good Luck Please do not forget to rate this thread.

Posted on Oct 20, 2006

Anonymous Oct 20, 2006

If you are safe about this , you should have no problems BUT please read the article I wrote and decide if you think you want to try to tackle this. http://www.techlore.com/article/14550/

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