How to Fix a Philips CD Changer
If you are among the people who like to listen to music in their cars, and do not like to change the CDs again and again while driving, then purchasing a Philips CD changer is the best option to go with. The Philips CD changer has the ability to load multiple CDs at a time – the amount of CDs it can load at a time vary from model to model – without the driver has to do anything manually.
However, sometimes the Philips CD changer needs servicing, if it stops changing CDs automatically. Yet , the process of fixing the Philips CD changer is really easy and you do not need to hire a professional to do it for you.
Instructions
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Most of the times, when you face difficulty in operating the Philips CD changer properly, it can be solved by just resetting it and clearing the unit’s memory. For that purpose, you just need to unplug the power source from the back of the Philips CD changer and wait for at least 30 seconds. Thereafter, you can plug in back the power source and turn on the CD changer. Now check if starts working properly.
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If resetting the Philips CD changer does not work for you, then you can try cleaning the CD changer’s laser lens. Most of the CD changers from Philips are designed in a way that you have to place them in the centre console on the floor of your car. Therefore, they have the tendency to catch dust easily, compared to the ones can be fixed on the dashboard.
If the lens is covered with dust, then it will become difficult for the changer to read the data available on the CDs. So, you can visit a nearby electronics or CD shop and purchase a CD Laser Lens cleaning kit. You can use it to clean the CD changer’s laser lens. Once done, you can play the CDs and check if it starts working. -
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You can also check the data cable that connects your CD changer with the stereo system of your car. If it is loosened or unplugged from any side, you should press and fix it in place. If it still does not work, you may need to replace it with a new one, as the faulty data cable will not allow the signals to pass from one device to the other.
