A sudden electrical surge, such as when lightning strikes a power cell, causes electrical equipment, such as a CD player, to overload and blow out, preventing it from working unless you fix it. Although it is best to have the player connected to a surge protector (or better yet, unplugged from an electrical outlet during a storm) you can take some steps to make your CD player work again.
Instructions
1. Check your user's manual for the replacement fuse used on the CD player.
2. Disconnect the CD player from the electrical outlet, and remove the Phillips-head screws on the back end of the player. This allows you to slide open the CD player and access the internal hardware and circuit boards.
3. Locate the fuse for the CD player. Although these are typically located toward the rear, the exact placement will vary. Check your user's manual if you are unable to locate the fuse. Depending on the player, the fuse is usually a circular glass tube, although some use a flat chip-like fuse (similar to those found in vehicles).
4. Remove the damaged fuse. The fuse helps act as a buffer when too much electricity passes through. The fuse blows and prevents the additional power from surging into the rest of the hardware.
5. Slide in the replacement fuse and close the CD player. Tighten the Phillips-head screws and connect the CD player back to the electrical outlet. You can now begin using the CD player again.
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