[SOLVED] cd drive won't open

ursala45 · 11-12-2008, 12:36 PM

I just used it a few days ago. No Problem. Today I want to read a disk, and it makes all the right noises, but does not open. Any suggestions?

**magnethead** · 11-12-2008, 06:24 PM

I've had this happen. Unplug the 4 pin molex power, and plug it back in. Fixed it for me...one of the voltage lines had come loose, other hadn't.

ursala45 · 11-14-2008, 08:28 AM

Quick update.......I quite by accident was able to ask a tech about this. He told me to unfold a small paper clip, and then insert it into the round opening just below the drawer. When you meet resistance, push slightly, and the drawer will be released. Worked like a charm.

11-12-2008, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ursala45 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	[SOLVED] cd drive won't open I just used it a few days ago. No Problem. Today I want to read a disk, and it makes all the right noises, but does not open. Any suggestions?

11-12-2008, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: cd drive won't open I've had this happen. Unplug the 4 pin molex power, and plug it back in. Fixed it for me...one of the voltage lines had come loose, other hadn't. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

11-14-2008, 08:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
ursala45 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: cd drive won't open Quick update.......I quite by accident was able to ask a tech about this. He told me to unfold a small paper clip, and then insert it into the round opening just below the drawer. When you meet resistance, push slightly, and the drawer will be released. Worked like a charm.