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DVD player reads some discs but stop reading and playing others

My Samsung DVD player makes loud noises while playing certain discs bit runs smoothly with others. It also freezes in the middle of playing certain discs but plays others all the way through with no problem. It has recently completely stopped reading and playing certain discs that were playing fine before. What could be causing this issue? Is it time to replace it? It was given to me by my sister. I don't think she's had it longer than a couple years.

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My toshiba will play sequential chapters in a professionally cleaned disc and then refuse to start the next chapter. Disc clean as a mirror.

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my dvds and cds are not working properly there's a buzzing sound inside my combi

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My Samsung DVD surround sound will play blue ray ok. But all of the sudden it won't play older dvds that it used to play. Only half the sound plays on them. I can hear songs but not conversations. Frustrated ?

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@anncan , Belle, Most people do not realize DVD player like most devices require servicing/cleaning once in a while. So before throwing it away try giving it a good cleaning, below are some guides that will show how to remove the DVD players case and how to clean to help eliminate problems. Also it should be noted that DVD's can degrade over time, especially when not stored properly, the last link gives a good explanation of this. Try your DVD disc that are giving problems in another player to rule out damaged disc. There are also DVD cleaning kits available at almost any store that sells DVD,s that you could try, they will not clean as thoroughly as seen in the links though. Good luck.

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http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-...

Cleaning Samsung DVD-P230 Laser Lens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NwX8-oT...

http://dvd-players.wonderhowto.com/how-t...

https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-dvd-rot...

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Thanks! I figured it most likely needs a cleaning. I hope it's not wearing out. It doesn't have that burning smell that my old broken one had when I tried to play a disc though so maybe there still is hope. :)

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I have dvd r discs not reading on my DVD player what do I do

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Removing the thin greacy layer from the inner surface of DVD's can be useful.

Use water and Dishwashing Liquid( one drop).Gently rub them with your fingers.

If you cannot use water ,use alcohol:

Place the disc label-down on a soft cloth, and spray the disc with isopropyl alcohol. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe the alcohol over the surface of the disc in straight lines until it is completely coated with the alcohol

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I have had similar problem with an Alba make.

It now won't play any disc.

I have taken it apart it looks quite clean, with little dust.

I gave the lense on the laser a clean. I wiggled a pushed at any plugs I could get at.

I don't know what else to do?

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