Computer help?

[carsonshepherd]

My DVD drive won't open. We've tried prying it, and tapping on it, but so far it hasn't worked. Anyone have a good idea on how to get it open?

 

[oggbashan]

My DVD drive won't open. We've tried prying it, and tapping on it, but so far it hasn't worked. Anyone have a good idea on how to get it open?

There should be a small hole below the drive drawer.

Turn everything off and unplug from the mains.

A straightened paperclip inserted in the small hole should release the drawer.

Og

 

[sweetness6280]

My DVD drive won't open. We've tried prying it, and tapping on it, but so far it hasn't worked. Anyone have a good idea on how to get it open?

I'm a redhead with the patience of a caffeinated pit bull. You don't want my help.

But, I am sorry. I hate it when that happens.

 

[carsonshepherd]

There should be a small hole below the drive drawer.

Turn everything off and unplug from the mains.

A straightened paperclip inserted in the small hole should release the drawer.

Og

Wheeeee! I knew somebody smart would come along Thank you! I have a disc I have to use for homework.

 

[carsonshepherd]

I'm a redhead with the patience of a caffeinated pit bull. You don't want my help.

But, I am sorry. I hate it when that happens.

I'm a redhead too, and have been known to throw things against the wall for lesser infractions than not giving me my CD back

 

[English Lady]

i was going to say coax it out with chocolate but I think Og's suggestion is better

 

[carsonshepherd]

i was gonig to say coax it out with chocolate but I tihnk Og's suggestion is better

I'll just eat the chocolate myself, thanks.

 

[English Lady]

I'll just eat the chocolate myself, thanks.

Perfect!

 

[OhMissScarlett]

Did it work? Mine has a trick to it, where you have to lift the left hand corner with your fingernail while pushing the button.

 

[jomar]

There should be a small hole below the drive drawer.

Turn everything off and unplug from the mains.

A straightened paperclip inserted in the small hole should release the drawer.

Og

This is Lit. There HAD to be a fix it hole.

 

[carsonshepherd]

Did it work? Mine has a trick to it, where you have to lift the left hand corner with your fingernail while pushing the button.

Yep, it worked, no fingernail needed.

 

[oggbashan]

I've been around computers since the time when fixing them needed a soldering iron and valve changes.

(Or a large hammer) Anytime anyone needs CP/M, DOS 1.1 or IBM 1401 Machine Code I can probably help. I'm useless with Windows.

I'm sure many Litizens have used paperclips before.

Og