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Hardware  » Dvd/cd drive

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butter1011

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Joined: 1/14/06
Posts: 62

 
2/01/09 12:30:28 AM#1

My Dvd/cd drive just up and stopped working, i uninstalled the drive and reinstalled it, the thing won't open or read disks. I carry my computer around alot (desktop) could I have damaged it?

Cleffy

Elite Member

Joined: 5/09/04
Posts: 3188

2/01/09 11:46:08 AM#2

Yes, they are pretty easy to damage.  Especially with an Aluminum case.

Nemmer

Apprentice Member

Joined: 12/05/03
Posts: 14

2/01/09 2:39:07 PM#3
Originally posted by butter1011

My Dvd/cd drive just up and stopped working, i uninstalled the drive and reinstalled it, the thing won't open or read disks. I carry my computer around alot (desktop) could I have damaged it?

Optical drives aren't exactly robust when it comes to physical durability.  There's a small hole on the front of the drive, right below the tray somewhere.  Straighten a paperclip and stick it straight into that hole.  That''ll pop the tray open.  If there's a disc stuck in it at least you can get it back.

 

Optical drives are cheap.  Newegg.com always has a couple drives for under $30 shipped.  Sounds like it may be time for a new drive for ya.

 

Give us an update on what's happening with your drive.

 

Sark

 

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