Menu To 'release' Locked Minidisc?

[Just Someone Here]

The disc is stuck in this Sony MZH-NF800, and will not eject when the lid is open. Some time ago I read an article or message--probably in this forum in its earlier version--pertaining to another model with a similar problem--explaining basically how a unit in a certain mode 'locks' a disc, and what sequence of menu buttons need to be pushed to release it.

Extensive searches of any such information have been in vain. (All I ever come across--and that rarely-- is advice push the stop button a few times, or to open the top of the unit. Even Sony doesn't seem to know about anything, based on (a) visiting their web site and doing support searches and ( talking to one of their 'analysts' in a live chat ("It $$ounds like your player need$ $$service. Here i$$ a li$$t of authorized dealer$$.")

Before I invest in a set of little tiny screwdrivers, does anyone here happen what the aforementioned sequence might be? I'd like to try that first, if possible. . . .

[skmetal07]

u said that the disc won't come out even when u open the lid? well if this is the case then there are no button combinations to get it out. when the unit is in record mode the lid cant even open, which is what the series of button pressing would be for. sounds like the disc is just jammed into the unit, or maybe the spring that poppes it out came off perhaps? can u grab the disc and pull it out?

Edited January 23, 2005 by skmetal07

[dex Otaku]

The question you're asking is much like, "What gear do I put my car in to make the window roll down?"

Unfortunately, I concur with both skmetal07 and the Sony rep you spoke to - it sounds as though the disc is simply stuck in the unit. I would try gently sliding it out, perhaps by very carefully hooking the edge of it with something to pull it out.

In any case, if the eject spring has popped out or off, you'll be looking at servicing it.