I've got the NO DISCS issue as well but my situation is different.

The eject button is not working and my cartridge doesn't want to come out. This happened before but at least I heard the sound of the cartridge trying to eject. Then I would lift the cartridge up and ultimately after a few tries the cartridge would eject.

Now it's different because I don't hear the noise associated with the cartridge getting ejected.

My sense is that this is going to cost the same amount as a new cd changer to get fixed and I don't want to spend any more money on a CD changer. I'm going to buy a DICE instead and use my iPod.

Is there any way to force the cartridge out? Anyone had this problem? The big issue now is that I want to get my CD's back as they have some sentimental value.