DVD./VHS player has no power. Help please?

[sayas_eternal_servant]

Emerson dvd/vhs combo has no power. There was a power outage and the landlord ran a generator. When the power was restored, the dvd/vhs player would not turn on. It was plugged into a surge protector along with a tv and a game cube. The game cube and tv are operating fine and the surge protector seems to be okay.

1. What are the possible causes for 'no power'?

2. Could the unit 'fry' if the other items on the same surge protector were okay?

3. If it did 'fry', is it fixable?

Also, there is a new, favorite dvd inside the player. The door is closed and won't open without power.

4. How can I retrieve my dvd?

I'm hoping to save the unit if at all possible. It worked great until the power outage but that might be just coiincidence. How much could be wrong with it? If I'm lucky, there is some magic 'reset' or 'restore' method. And if not, I will be happy to set my dvd free from its' jaws. :D

Thanks for any help/advice you can give.
The combo is plugged into the surge protector; the surge protector is plugged into the wall outlet. The outlet has power and the other items plugged into surge protector are operating fine.

I unplugged the combo from the surge protector and plugged directly into wall outlet and still no power on unit.

Does the unit have an internal fuse?

Any tips on how to open the tray without power?

Thanks everyone! :D
Jerry: that might be the only way I'm going to get the DVD out..thanks!

42: It's model No. EWD2204 Thanks!

historia: no pinhole, unfortunately..but thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks to all for trying. :D

[NonSenseSuperman]

are you sure its plugged in? check again. maybe it's not. hope i helped.

[Oneeightytwo]

Check your surge protector, it could have blown on purpose when the power came back on. If there is a place where a fuse goes into, check it, it may have blown.

[SweetyTweety]

Well try to plug your dvd into another outlet and see if it works. If not then try just screwing the bottom screws off and take off the top. If that doesn't work try just jamming the door open most of them are not that strong so it should work.

[zdkshiaven]

Not all surge protectors are created equal some as they age will cease to function as a suppressor but will continue to act as a multi-outlet switch.

Given that of the three devices the Combo would have the least amount of protection supports this summation.

1) If you are lucky there may be a internal fuse that could be replaced (doubtful) and who can be sure since you included no model number.

2) Yes the situation you describe is fully possible with e-cheapo surge protectors.

3) depends on what is fried but it never hurts to check and since you will need to get the DVD out anyway you might as well see about having it fixed.

4) Either crack it open yourself or take to a repair shop.

Be careful when doing so.

[Oneeightytwo]

Check the door to the DVD drive carefully. If you're lucky, you will see a pinhole. Straighten out a paper clip and push it into the hole. The tray will unlatch and you can remove the DVD.

[xertsl]

maybe its just really dislikes gamecube....
is it turned on?
have u tried turning it off and on again?
the only thing i can think of is if the fuse has blown