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Laptop cd-drive help
Name: kylemassin Date: June 30, 2007 at 19:48:34 Pacific OS: XP SP2 CPU/Ram: 1.58ghz/1GB ram Product: Gateway
Comment:
Ok so the cd-drive is reconized by the laptop but when i hit the button to open it or use the eject feature in my computer the cd-drive just won't open i am not sure what is wrong or what to do can i get some help?
Name: OtheHill Date: June 30, 2007 at 21:22:09 Pacific
Reply:
Not sure if laptop CD drives are like desktop drives or not but I have had trays stick on me. The solution is to insert a sraightened paperclip into the small hole just beneath the tray. This should release the tray. The gear rack on the underside may need some lubricant. I have used petroleum jelly. If the light on the drive doesn't light up maybe the drive moter is shot. If this is a removable drive try reseating it.
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