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Dvd/cd drive

My Dvd/cd drive just up and stopped working, i uninstalled the drive and reinstalled it, the thing won't open or read disks. I carry my computer around alot (desktop) could I have damaged it?

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  • CleffyCleffy Member RarePosts: 6,414

    Yes, they are pretty easy to damage.  Especially with an Aluminum case.

  • NemmerNemmer Member Posts: 14
    Originally posted by butter1011


    My Dvd/cd drive just up and stopped working, i uninstalled the drive and reinstalled it, the thing won't open or read disks. I carry my computer around alot (desktop) could I have damaged it?

    Optical drives aren't exactly robust when it comes to physical durability.  There's a small hole on the front of the drive, right below the tray somewhere.  Straighten a paperclip and stick it straight into that hole.  That''ll pop the tray open.  If there's a disc stuck in it at least you can get it back.

     

    Optical drives are cheap.  Newegg.com always has a couple drives for under $30 shipped.  Sounds like it may be time for a new drive for ya.

     

    Give us an update on what's happening with your drive.

     

    Sark

     

    Let slip the Guinea Pigs of War!!!

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