Whats wrong with my CD Player?

[phylkat]

Its so annoying when I play a CD it appears to jump or stop & start, I thought it was a particular CD but its happening to all I play. Sooo, its the CD Player, can anyone tell me why this happens? and what I can do Its not an old CD player (2 years) I want to play my Xmas CDs but afraid to in case they get ruined.
Can anyone here help?

Thankyou in advance. and Merry Xmas.
pk.

[ACtheTROLL]

don't think you'll damage them

difficult without seeing the player ...

either the discs or lens is mucky (you can ge cleaners for both)

or the player is bu@@ered

[souldriver]

as AC says, as its doing it with lots of discs, i suggest you try cleaning the lens, you can by kits for a few quid.

[ACtheTROLL]

lol

update ... just on the box
the JML Disc Clinic (�9.99)
http://www.jmldirect.com/product.asp?pf_id=D13 31
available from asda wilkinsons and the other usual suspects

[mandimoo]

i had this problem and a short term fix was to dismantle it and blow a hairdryer at it. it seemed to work after that for a while so i assumed it had dislodged some dust or fluff that was affecting it. the problem did come back however and i ended up sending it away to have the laser re-aligned. if its just a cheap portable cd player it would be cheaper to replace the player.