thomas chi
4/06/2006
06:23:35
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RE: CD Rom Door won't open or close w/o man.opening
I simply got a really small flat screwdriver and did it the old fashion way, with force. works fine now.
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maria
4/09/2006
09:17:05
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i dont see these questions beenm answered... help..
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maria
4/09/2006
09:21:14
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i have the same problem with my dell computer..its just wont open even when i try with a screw driver..it wont open either when i try eject in my computer. when i click the reject button it makes a clicking noise but it just wont open... help plez...
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Joseph Shead
4/12/2006
00:52:52
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There is more than one problem being talked about here. It
sounds like some people have a software problem, and others,
like me have a hardware problem, and there is more than one of
each of those. It could be in the land of firmware, ultimately,
or just heat.
I had a problem similar to this with an Acer CD-RW drive, model
1832A-002. On mine, it would push the tray out a quarter inch
or so, and then it would go back in, and then repeat that cycle
once more. It gradually got worse over several months, so that
it eventually would just make the noises, without being able to
push the tray out at all. I also got mad like some guy up
there, when I decided it would have to be thrown away anyway,
and just kept pushing the eject button, repeatedly -- it's a
very good technique for opening the door.
Leo's discussion (1/09/2006) helped, by pointing to the magnet.
It turned out it wasn't the magnet or counter-plate on mine. It
looked that way, because it would start to open, and when it
got right to the point of breaking the connection between the
electromagnet and the plate, it couldn't do it. I had the drive
taken apart while doing this testing, and could even help it by
manually prying the magnet away from the plate at just the
right moment. Like Leo, I had tried month's ago to re-grease
things, but that didn't do it.
One thing that has to be understood is that the motor (I think)
has a detector in it for resistance, so that if something gets
in the way while it is pushing the tray out, it will detect
this, and tell the controller chips, and they'll reverse the
motion and make it go back in. So, when certain people describe
it trying a couple of times to open the door, a quarter inch or
so, and then going back in, I think this is what is happening.
Anyway, the problem on my drive was the belt. They have a
little rubber belt, like a rubber band, but better material,
and it got weak over the years. That is, a key mechanical
component was made of rubber or plastic. What I did was to buy
a little bag of VCR drive belts. I ended up taking a big one,
that was the right thickness for the pulleys, and fitted it to
the pulleys. Then I cut it, and glued the two ends together
with epoxy. The belt has a significant bump in it. When I put
it in, I figured it wouldn't work, but I reassembled the drive,
and it does work. In fact, it works perfectly now. It's a
strong little motor.
The terrible thing is, the belt wasn't the only problem. CD-Rom
drives have a few chips on them with bad heat problems. Mine
had three chips heat-sinked to the case -- not a good a
solution. Who says the drive case is cool? At this point, the
door opens and closes just fine, but the big chip finally
burned up in the process.
Thanks,
Joseph Shead
President
Shead Programming
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Vincent
6/14/2006
15:15:41
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I have the same problem when using Toddler Keys.
This has a specific feature to lock drives for kids. I just didn't remember it, so it took me a while before I found the culprit.
When configurating it the right way my DVD player ejects normally.
Vincent
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zim
2/26/2007
20:26:23
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when i try to erased data on the cd-rw disc, the disc had actually boken inside the cdrom. and then i try to get the broken disc inside it and then when i try to close the cdrom drive, it will not close. will the broken disc can damage the recorder?
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Kuruk-shetra
7/01/2007
14:10:00
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Just try turning off "auto play (autorun)" of CD player. "My Computer"/ CD ROM ...Properties/
"Auto Play"/ -Select an action to perform-
"Take no action"..."OK". After that push the
CD DOOR BUTTON slowly 30, 40 times. It will be
getting better.
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Kuruk-shetra
7/03/2007
06:09:54
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If there is no such a selection, try......
regedit\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CDrom
... Autorun \ put 0 instead of 1 .
And
regedit\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\
NoDriveTypeAutoRun. 181 (It means 0000 00b5)
instead of 144 (It means 0000 0091) . Seletion "Hexadecimal" .
It will make CD Door work better.
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JOSHUANTAMEITNT
7/03/2007
13:51:32
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the pin in the hole works, for those who have been complaining that it doesn't. After you push the pin in far enough, hold it there and use a knife or any tool to pull out the drive.
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N3mo
10/16/2007
13:08:36
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Put in a paper clip inside the little hole next to the drive and pull it out.
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Raju Malla
2/02/2008
11:10:09
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i think the problem of not opening and closing the cd door is due to the dust. the door may have jammed.
i have the same problem and looking for the permanent solution.
if you have a disk inside the cd rom then the door will open normally with a single push of a button. and once the disk is opened. it can be opened or closed easily until you shutdown your computer. next time you open your computer and the same problem reappears.so you can place a cd inside the rom everytime if you want to open it easily.
other solution is to go to the icon of cd rom and click on "Eject". it will take some time but works. if not do it again and also try to push the eject button on the cd rom. i do the same.
if anyone have any better solution please mail me.
thank you
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dona
9/25/2008
07:14:49
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I have a 16x dvd rom andit was waorking fine before.but recently I fond the door coming out and going in automatically and that too several times.I cant play any cd or dvd at a length as thw door comes out every now and then,,Please help... |
Nicholas B.
1/03/2009
16:15:32
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The hole that you stick a pin in is the "Overdrive eject." I have an IBM Thinkpad 600 with a CD-ROM Which can only be ejected by using overdrive. It won't run! I have TOO HARD OF A TIME OPENING IT WITH LOTS OF FORCE!!! PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Brian H.
1/09/2009
03:48:16
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I've been having the same problem on my drive. If there is a CD in the drive, it opens and closes properly. If not, it takes 3-4 pushes on the eject button to open, sometimes it won't open at all. It started on my computer, now my wife's computer is doing the exact same thing. These are relatively new drives, less than 4 months old so I don't think it's a failed drive. Virus checks on the system show nothing.
Clues? |
Kesha
3/12/2009
09:37:45
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Could you help me my door is jammed on CD_rom door; can you help me the door will not close |
Kat
8/29/2009
05:08:11
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this little rubberband circle thing came out of my CD Rom Drive its still intact i would like to know how to put it back and where i belongs? |
Ellen
9/22/2009
04:15:57
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My problem seemed to have been an ordinary physical jam.
The light would blink. If I'd press the big button it would actually load the CD not eject. If I'd click eject from the computer (within Windows Explorer) nothing would happen.
I tried that little button, and again the lights started going, computer gave me a prompt for what program to run to read the CD.
Finally took two paper clips one on each side of the CD tray. First couple times I tried to pull it open, it pushed out a little then went back in. Kept it up, finally got it open.
And now for the first time in ages, the big button also closes it. (Used to be I could open it with the button but had to give it a good shove to get it closed.) |
Dork
10/16/2009
16:04:54
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After using a paperclip in the small hole to open the tray, look inside. You'll see a gear wheel near where you stuck the clip. Take a Q-Tip with a drop of plastic safe light machine oil on it. Carefully, being sure not to get oil on the nearby belt, put a drop of oil on the gear teeth. Work the tray manually a few times. That should fix the problem. |
exp Eric
12/21/2009
15:27:22
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I had two CD Rom drives that failed. The paper clip thing worked for a while in the first one that failed. I got used to the grinding and crunching; just turned up the music a little louder. When the second drive failed, i could still use computer although it took a few minutes to boot up; sometimes several tries. Finally, i couldn't close either drive so i called Tiger and purchased a new CD Rom drive for $19.00. They screwed up on shipping it to me so i got the $7.000 S&H credited back. The new drive is awesome! Just like having a new computer again. As well, i added a little more memory and it works as good as the day i bought it 8 years ago. I can even play better games.
Maybe this helps someone.
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