how to fix a CD player


I bought an Onkyo CD player from my once favorite source (I start to suspect they auction stuff out from electronic recycling.)

It's playing for a few minutes and then stops. I can't go to the next track, the display in the front is dim. I was wondering if its' easy to fix (easy steps to try), there is a repair kit on ebay for $15.

It's probably 10 years old, otherwise in good shape. (I thought I could sell my current CD player, keep this one, and cash $80 or so for an upgrade for another component.

Or is it best not to waste my time and ditch this thing? It's C-7030, reviews are mixed, when it comes to reliability, not so kind.

Thanks your for your insight

grislybutter

Cleaning and lubricating helps, but I had once strange problem with Philips mechanism on Cambridge CD4SE player.  Felt at the bottom of the puck that presses down CD after door is closed was worn, leaving gap and making CD to wobble.  

Ditch the seedee player. Rip your discs and stream them. Improved convenience and sound quality. Win, win….