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Aug 21st, 2005
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My Cd DRive doesnt work PLZ HELP

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hey guys
yesterday i put a cd rom in my cd drive and the cd broke in bits in the drive half of it came out when i ejected it but now it wont open the light flashes but nothing happens, when i start the computer the boot up menu appears up.

is there anyway i can fix it at home without taking it for repair the computers 5 months old plz help
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hey guys
yesterday i put a cd rom in my cd drive and the cd broke in bits in the drive half of it came out when i ejected it but now it wont open the light flashes but nothing happens, when i start the computer the boot up menu appears up.

is there anyway i can fix it at home without taking it for repair the computers 5 months old plz help
hiya ricky. welcome to the forum

it sounds as though when your disk broke and you ejected it, a particle of the disc has got stuck in the drives opening mechanism. to get this out yourself isn't reccomended and if your pc is only 5 moths old it should be fixed under warranty. mate your going to need a replacement drive. however if you feel upto it why not go and buy one yourself and fit it yourself (upgrade while ur at it to a dvd rom if you wish)
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do i take it back whre i got the pc from??
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do i take it back whre i got the pc from??
That would be the logical thing to do, yes.

Give them a call first and explain your problem.
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There should be a small hole just under the tray, stick something like a straightened paper clip in there until you feel resistence. push against this and the tray should then be able to be pried -gently- out.
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Yeah i Did give them a call but they said the can't do nothin about it :evil: :evil: :evil:
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could i insert a bobby pin ?? when u put the paper clip in the hole do you have force the cd drive tray to come out aswell :o
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What ever you use needs to be able to fit in the hole. There is a release mechanism that if you push against it will release the tray, but yes you will have to pry the door open, if it doesn't come open easily you still haven't released the tray. You might try a sewing needle if you don't have a paper clip.
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the Cd drive opens when u put the paper clip in the hole and it shuts when u press eject button but it won't open by the ejct button oh and it still has little pieces of the smashed disc inside still
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If the seller won't warranty this problem I would suggest that you turn off the power, open the case and unplug the data and power cords and remove the CD/ROM from the front , there usually are a couple of screws on each side of the drive holding in the case..remove these. With it out you should be able to manipulate it easier, ie turn it upside down with the tray open and shake it, do this first. The gear or belt drive for the tray is in the front just under the tray, pay close attenion to this area of cleaning. I you have a can of air, blow it out, the cd is plastic and won't harm anything inside if small pieces are blown in there, the gears are the main concern. You might try sliding the tray slowly in and out while you blow it out, this will povide access to the gears' teeth. The good news is that it sounds like it's still alive from what you have written, and a good cleaning should do the tick.
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