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09-25-2007, 05:32 PM
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CD-Rom Drive Won't Open..
Hey all, although I am having several minor issues with my computer at the moment, one of the more annoying ones is that my CD-ROM drive has apparently decided to stop opening. It happened to me about 2 years ago on an older computer, and it ended up being I had checked something (forget what, maybe write combining or something) that had prevented the drive from opening.
I don't really know what it is, but it looks like the drive is inserted properly and sitting straight, so I know its not stuck. (At least, im fairly certain it isn't). Are there any other things that could cause it to not open? My DVD-ROM drive opens fine, btw. Thanks! |
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09-25-2007, 06:03 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Have you tried to open it using a straightened paper clip yet?
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09-25-2007, 06:04 PM
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I haven't, is there somewhere in particular I should put the paperclip?!
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09-25-2007, 06:09 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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There's usually a small hole somewhere on the front of the CD-ROM face plate. Just stick the paper clip in until you feel it hit something and then give a push.
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09-25-2007, 06:11 PM
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Okay, just tried that - didn't work. The green light on the drive blinked when I hit the level or whatever is inside with the paperclip, but the tray did not open.
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09-25-2007, 06:17 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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You gotta push the paperclip in pretty hard because you're trying to manually push the tray open.
Is that CD-ROM drive 2 years old? I would just remove it and use the DVD drive. Cricket
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