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cd drice is stuck partially open

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Name: timryan
Date: December 29, 2008 at 12:38:03 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: idk
Manufacturer/Model: Compaq pc / IDK
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yea i tried to open my cd drive my pressing the button to normally open it. It stopped just after opening it.Where I can barely fit a blade of a knife into it. There is no disc in it.


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Name: clive_pearce
Date: December 29, 2008 at 13:44:56 Pacific
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Tgere is usually a small hole in the font you can stick a paperclip in, to open the draw.

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Name: timryan
Date: December 29, 2008 at 14:21:53 Pacific
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the button doesnt do anything


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Name: clive_pearce
Date: December 29, 2008 at 14:39:52 Pacific
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Sorry about the typo, I'll repeat myself

There is usually a small hole in the front you can stick a paperclip in, to open the draw.

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Name: OtheHill
Date: December 29, 2008 at 14:43:07 Pacific
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Any lights on the drive? As stated, look for the tiny hole 1 1/2 inches from the left just below to door. Straighten out a paper clip and use it to feel around for the release. Should be able to get it open at least half an inch. If no lights go on when you push buttons then either the power is disconnected or the drive has died.


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Response Number 5
Name: UpAndComing
Date: December 30, 2008 at 08:47:44 Pacific
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were you working on this with the PC powered on? if so, you probably made it harder on yourself - the PC may continuously try to close the drive while you're trying to open it.

if this is still an issue, power off the PC, then try to slide the CD tray all the way in or out (if it is stuck in place, use the paperclip in the tiny hole next to the open button). Once the tray is all the way open or closed, power on the PC and it should either close, or you will just hear it settle into place. If that doesn't work (open/closed), try the other option (closed/open).


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