View Full Version : My cd rom is not working
reyzorback
Jul 25, 2008, 01:09 AM
When I press the open button, it doesn't open.. what's the problem?
JBeaucaire
Jul 25, 2008, 01:28 AM
Don't know, but you can open it this way:
Open My Computer
Right click on the CD drive and select Eject from the popup menu
iAMfromHuntersBar
Jul 25, 2008, 01:32 AM
Yeah try JB's answer first. If that doesn't work, then as a last-ditch thing try this:
On the front of your CD-ROM Drive, there should be a small hole. Find something long and thin (preferably non-metallic) and slowly press it into that hole. That's the manual release for your CD Tray, if nothing else works!
iAMfromHuntersBar
Jul 25, 2008, 01:35 AM
I say "Non-metallic", but people normally use un-bent paperclips! You may have to press quite hard as you're actually forcing all the cogs to turn that open the tray!
Oh, and once you have your CD out... does it solve your problem? Will it open and close now?
reyzorback
Jul 25, 2008, 02:55 AM
I tried ejecting it on right click menu but "my computer is not responding"..
I can't find that hole..
iAMfromHuntersBar
Jul 25, 2008, 02:58 AM
i can't find that hole..
If it's on a tower PC, you may need to remove the drive from the casing to find it!