Read the FAQ www.repairfaq.org regarding cleaning the lens on cd players.
I strongly recommend you use the special eyeglass cleaner made for plastic
lens eyeglasses. It works well and is guaranteed not to damage any material
the laser lens might be made out of. Alcohol can damage some plastic lenses
and there is no way to know if it will damage the one you have until it is
too late.

Beyond that there is a lot of specialized equipment required to even begin
to troubleshoot one of these. There is also no web site with any quick
cheap fixes. You will either have to contact Panasonic and see if they have
a flat rate repair depot that you can ship the unit for repairs, or pay
someone local that is Panasonic trained and authorized to service the unit.

David

vizagite wrote in message
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I bought a panasonic DVD player couple of years ago. DVD-CV50 5 disc
changer. Recently its started giving problems and not playing DVDs
properly.

1. I would like to know if there is any site that discusses about
fixing DVD players, hacking etc.

2. or Is there any exchange program for DVD Players

3. If I want to get it repaired where do I've to do that for less,
there is one in Sunny Vale, CA, and the minimum charge is $45, but
I'll get a new DVD player
for that price.

4. If nothing works how do I recycle it.

I appreciate your responses,

TIA