I used a paper clip and poked the hole and i got my cd out, but now it's not responding :sad: . Do I have to take it out and do something to it to make it work again?? :confused:
Stupid Tester
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Jump to PostIf you're up to the task, you can pop open the case and check the connections to the CD drive (wide IDE cable, power cable and maybe a thin CD audio cable). You could also try the drive in another PC.
If you have no luck in bringing back …
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Coconut Monkey
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If you're up to the task, you can pop open the case and check the connections to the CD drive (wide IDE cable, power cable and maybe a thin CD audio cable). You could also try the drive in another PC.
If you have no luck in bringing back to life, then it's time for a new one. Perhaps a DVD burner, considering how cheap they are nowadays?
Stupid Tester
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I guess i should "Shut down" my computer instead of restarting it because now it works today :eek:
It was good thing i didn't have to take it out cause i tryed but screwdriver didnt turn :-|
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