Hi can anyone tell me why this is happeniing?
It seems to be a problem I've encountered before and isn't isolated to a particular make or model.
Whenever the tray is ejected in order to insert a dvd disc it keeps opening and closing and doesn't read the disc. It's quite infuriating and I can't think how to solve the problem.

444Fod, June 2010

whats the problem... my DVD is ejecting CDs even not is not ejected

samlock, October 2017

Mine does the same it's upside down in my caravan bunk and it closes then opens again not sure what's going on

Tobi, April 2017

Mine was doing the same thing if I went 2 fm str8 back 2 dvd player all the time I live in UK midland area took it 2 correct in Nottingham they ran a test cost £30 found out the front panel was gone got it done buy the so the £30 came of the bill all 2gether cost £81.40p and it works perfect so if ur Samsung dvd player try keeps opening and closing 4 no reason I'd say the front panel is broke and take it 4 repair I rang Samsung because it was out of warranty they put me in touch with them don't go 2 a back Street 2 save a few pound trust me mine works perfect

David, February 2017

the probable reasons are 2. Most dvd trays are driven by a belt. To make sure that the belt is not slack put your ear on top of the dvd player and see if you hear the motor running freely when the tray is fully closed. If so then open the thray and pull the mains plug before it closes back. Remove the cover of the player, push gently the tray and through the hole in the center of the tray you will see the belt and the pulley. If the belt looks loose replace it. When you do buy the belt take the old one as a sample and get a slightly smaller one. Not too small otherwise the motor will be strangled and will not run.
Another reason is that all dvd mechanisms have 2 trip end swithes or optical sensors under the tray.
You will have to remove the mechanism from the player. Be careful not to damage flat cables and make sure that the tray is not fully closed by removing mains plug before it closes back. Pull the tray fully back once it stops you will see two plastic clips that prevent the tray from getting out. Using a small screwdriver try to force gently the clips while pulling the tray. Once you have done this you will see push switches. You will need a contact cleaner spray. Spray the cleaner on hole of the switch push rodes wait two three minutes then clean up everything and assemble. Be careful not to thouch any mechanical part when you clean.
GOOD LUCK.

Simon Efrem, July 2010