Unable to Eject cd from drive

susiegarrett · 07-10-2006, 01:07 PM

After saving information to a cd, I am unable to eject the cd from the drive. The only way I can, is shut down my computer and while it is shutting down, I am able to eject the cd. I have tried ejecting it through My Computer, but that doesn't work either. Can anyone help me with ejecting it the proper way?

**Terrister** · 07-10-2006, 01:25 PM

If you have CD burning software on your computer, try uninstalling it and see if this problem goes away.
Normally reinstalling the burning software will fix this problem.

ceri sheeran · 07-10-2006, 03:19 PM

Hi,

With the computer off.

Staighten a paper clip out completely.

At the front of the CD drive there will be a small hole. Push the paperclip in until you meet resistance.

Push gently and the drive should open slightly. You should now be able to pull the drive tray open.

You can do this with the power on but I would not recommend it unles you have done it before.

hth

Ceri

susiegarrett · 07-10-2006, 04:49 PM

I am not sure I have software to reinstall my dvd burner. What else could I do?

~~whodat~~ · 07-12-2006, 08:07 AM

make sure there arent any yellow alerts in your device manager.

**BrianTwigley** · 07-13-2006, 08:29 AM

Yeah the easiest way would be to get a paperclip or something sturdy and long and thin, then push it into the hole until you reach a small button which ejects the cd tray. See attached Picture.

**MunkyPhil** · 07-13-2006, 08:40 AM

You can download Nero 6 from the Nero website. The whole suite is about 70-80Mb I think.

Inactive · 07-13-2006, 09:22 AM

whatever software you are using must be locking the drive. watch the processes in the tab manager when you start your burning software. when you are finished burning and closed the software make sure it has gone from the processes tab. if it's still there you could end the process manually and see does it unlock the drive.

**Ralck** · 07-13-2006, 12:02 PM

As Freddy was saying, a burning program locks your drive when it burns. Most programs such as Nero or Roxio or others, will actually open your drive when they are finished burning.
Let us know what burning software you use, and try, when it says it's finished, click "Next" or "Finish" (whatever option you have), and see if this allows you to then open the CD drive or if it opens automatically.

07-10-2006, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
susiegarrett Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 11 OS: Windows XP	Unable to Eject cd from drive After saving information to a cd, I am unable to eject the cd from the drive. The only way I can, is shut down my computer and while it is shutting down, I am able to eject the cd. I have tried ejecting it through My Computer, but that doesn't work either. Can anyone help me with ejecting it the proper way?

07-10-2006, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	If you have CD burning software on your computer, try uninstalling it and see if this problem goes away. Normally reinstalling the burning software will fix this problem. __________________

07-13-2006, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
MunkyPhil TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 1,140 OS: Win XP Pro SP2 My System	You can download Nero 6 from the Nero website. The whole suite is about 70-80Mb I think. __________________ "Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds." - J. Robert Oppenheimer, July 16th 1945. CPU-z -- Memtest -- Speedfan -- Prime95 -- SandraLite Important Power Supply Info -- Applying Thermal Paste -- Posting System Specs

07-13-2006, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Inactive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,704 OS: ~	whatever software you are using must be locking the drive. watch the processes in the tab manager when you start your burning software. when you are finished burning and closed the software make sure it has gone from the processes tab. if it's still there you could end the process manually and see does it unlock the drive. __________________ "it takes two to lie, one to lie and one to listen" Homer

07-13-2006, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ralck TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,454 OS: 98SE/XP PRO/FC4 My System	As Freddy was saying, a burning program locks your drive when it burns. Most programs such as Nero or Roxio or others, will actually open your drive when they are finished burning. Let us know what burning software you use, and try, when it says it's finished, click "Next" or "Finish" (whatever option you have), and see if this allows you to then open the CD drive or if it opens automatically. __________________ Power Supply Info Everyone Should Read! How to Post Your System Specs

07-10-2006, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
ceri sheeran Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 285 OS: WINXP	Hi, With the computer off. Staighten a paper clip out completely. At the front of the CD drive there will be a small hole. Push the paperclip in until you meet resistance. Push gently and the drive should open slightly. You should now be able to pull the drive tray open. You can do this with the power on but I would not recommend it unles you have done it before. hth Ceri

07-10-2006, 04:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
susiegarrett Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 11 OS: Windows XP	I am not sure I have software to reinstall my dvd burner. What else could I do?

07-12-2006, 08:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
~~whodat~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,931 OS: XP	make sure there arent any yellow alerts in your device manager.