Does anyone know how to open the dvd drive when the eject button doesn't operate anymore?
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Hi David, If you can't open the disc tray using the eject button, insert a thin elongated object into the small hole just below the tray. -Anthony
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Yes, but it involves a bit of work. I realized the same issue as well when it came time to eject.What worked for me was removing the swing arm with a Torx (star-shaped) screwdriver. From there you can see an opening on the case near the pins. Press gently on the drive and the drive will pop out nice and easy from there. Now when I copy drives, I make sure to leave the arm off. Good luck, hope this helps!
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Not at all! Though you CAN use one of course but it's not necessary; when you have a CD or DVD in the drive, it will either have the location reflected on your desktop or iTunes (if your using that application)- otherwise, it most surely would be found on your desktop or drive / program finder. There by the name of the cd or DVD, you will see a tiny arrow pointing down next to it or below it (can't really remember)- you then just move the curser with your trackpad (or mouse) and click on it and you content will eject smoothly.
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Old trick, try holding the power button down until the unit shuts itself off and back on, and goes through a whole reset. I had to do someting like this once. Not sure what caused it, but it took about 10 min to figure out something that would make the unit do a hard reset. Just read this on a Panasonic unit with the same problem. 1. turn off unit by holding down the POWER button for 10 seconds. 2. unplug the power cord and wait for one minute. 3. plug the cord back in and turn on the unit 4. when the dvd begins to play, press "EJECT". Worth a try. Kinda sounds like what I did.
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you can remove the dvd drive and insert a cady that can be purchased on ebay. hope this helps
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Had same problem as owens. I plugged in the cables and slipped in the dvd drive and didn't check to make sure it was securely plugged in. The burner wouldn't eject and I thought something was seriously wrong with one or the other. Then i opened up the computer and relized i hadn't pushed it into the drive all the way. Pushed the board against the plugs. Closed the computer up. Works like a charm. No driver needed for anything other then the new hardware you installed. Snaps in, does it's job. Easy as pie.
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Also having problems: from the USB (as the dvd drive no longer recognizes discs, "Insert Disc" always pops up) tried .avi, .mp4, .wmv, .mov and none are recognized. will try other conversions.
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If you look on the right hand side of the laptop(the side with the num pad) look on the side and you will see a "door", push it in and the dvd slot will pop out. I find that I usually have to push it a couple of times before it finally pops out. Hope this helps!
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By pressing the button, it opens up. To close you need push the drive to close. Hope this answers your Question.ThanksSrinivas
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the only way you could do that is to hook up an external power source, and then run an e-sata cable from the drive into an e-sata/usb input on the laptop, if it has one. not a viable solution. you need and external dvd model.
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If it has a usb slot you can buy an external cd/dvd drive and load it that way. You can buy one on ebay for about $20.
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Simple, just go to my PC, select the hard drive, at the top of the screen you will find the eject option, select that one, and ready
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On the front of the unit, there's a little silver button, flush with the front edge, that has the standard symbol for eject (triangle with a line beneath it). Press this and wait a second and the drawer will pop open a bit. The drive must first be plugged into a computer with the USB cable because that's where it gets power.
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Glad you asked. Did the same thing to my disc as well, you have to tear the entire thing apart if you want your disc back. =[
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These unit have easy accessible drives, which can be replaced easily. Contact the vendor you purchased this from and they will send you a new unit to replace it. To remove the drive press the rectangular latch towards the upper right of the drive to expose the latch, and simply pull it out. when you get the new drive simply pop it in.
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Good answer, Sandra. Unless the player won't reboot or the screen is dark, popping the disc out and then back in should do the trick.
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The DVD drive is on the right side toward the back. If you look at the pictures and look at the right side and magnify it you can see the button. Hope that helps.