If your CD player won’t read CDs, there are a few possible explanations. One is that the CD player is dirty and needs to be cleaned. Another is that the CD player’s laser needs to be aligned.

If your CD player is dirty, you can clean it yourself by using a CD player cleaning disc. If your CD player’s laser needs to be aligned, you can take it to a technician to have it aligned.

If your CD player still won’t read CDs after cleaning it or having the laser aligned, the problem may be with the CDs themselves. Try …