CD player not reading

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.

Got it apart and did everything I could. The lense is still not reading, and also there was a slight smell of a burnt circut board. So I would say that it is over the the HK CD player. But at least I know what the inside of a CD player looks like :)

Now on the my next HK problem over at the amp-pre section.

A point well taken Elizabeth.

However I don't have a clue how check for a bad capasitor. All the wires seem good but I did notice a brown spot on the circuit board. Perhpas it is defintely burnt up. I do recall there was a time that I kept the CD player on top of the Receiver. Then one day I noticed they were both very hot. I think most likey the damage had already been done. Just like sometihng put in a micorwave keeps cooking after it is taken out. My CD player must have kept cooking :)