As malloy states, just take the top off, plug it in, and give it a gentle push from the inside, as you tap the open tray button.
Thanks guys. I have another friend who's very handy. He typically buys up all those name brands at "yard" sales in the neighborhoods?, and fixes 'em up. For example, be built a set of old Ohm speaker by stacking 2 up on top of each other (the tip), built a rack to "join" them...
Possibly I will take it to him. He said it's like a 1/2 hr. job.... So, what I'll do is I'll open up the top and give it a "push", see if that fixes it. If so, I will never "push" the tray in after putting a CD in..... Never knew it could do such damage. Otherwise, don't think I have a major issue, as I treat my gear well pretty gently.
Thanks. Will report back when that happens.
Shek