CD player not reading

Sorry, no secret at all. Haron Kardon. I beleive it is a FL-8400

I would think that a player in this price range is disposable and can be replaced for less money. Cd players are like computers, they get better and cheaper faster than we can imagine.

Unless you are just looking for a project, throw it away and research comparable replacements.

By all means try cleaning the laser lens before you throw it away. I just use rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip. Check your manual for any advice on products to use (or avoid using) to clean it.

I would say that if you can dis-assemble the unit down to where you can access the lens try using canned air first. Then if no progress is made try a water moist Q-Tip and extremely gently wipe it down. I would be carful with the alchohol as it might dry out the lens membrane to much and cause future cracking. If these procedures don't work then
I would say it is a laser adjustment and at 350.00 for a player and a minimum of 125.00(est) to repair it, I would see how it fits in a dumpster.

I agree, it was short sighted to recommend dumping it without trying to clean the lens.