How do I force a CD player to open?
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How do I force a CD player to open?
How to Open a Jammed CD/DVD Drive
- Step 1: The Paper Clip. Straighten out one leg of the paper clip.
- Step 2: The Small Hole. Find the small hole on your CD drive, it is usually near the button.
- Step 3: Stick the Clip Into the Hole. Stick the clip into the hole and gently push until the door opens.
- Step 4: Finish.
What do I do when my CD player wont open?
Can’t Open the Tray or Eject the Disc From the CD Player
- Power off your CD player.
- Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds, and then plug it back in.
- Power on your device.
- Try to open or close the disc drawer or tray. Note: Make sure nothing blocks the tray from opening or closing.
Why won’t my disc player open?
Make sure the child lock feature is disabled. Try to open the disc tray. If the issue still occurs, power off your DVD player. Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds and then plug it back in.
Why is my CD player not opening?
CD stuck in the drive You may need to apply some pressure to activate the manual tray ejection. If CD-ROM tray opens part of the way, pull it gently to see if you can get it to open fully. If it cannot open any further, it’s likely that the gears in the CD-ROM drive have become damaged or dislodged.
Why do CD’s get stuck in car CD players?
A stuck CD may be caused by a non-functioning or weakened motor that doesn’t have enough power to push the CD out of the player. The additional assistance from pliers or tweezers may create enough force to eject the CD.
How do I force a disc tray to open?
Straighten the paper clip and insert it into the manual release hole until resistance is felt. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released. Releasing the lock will allow the tray to open a small distance. Remove the paper clip and gently pull out the drawer until the disc is accessible.
How can I open my CD drive without the button?
To do so, right-click on the optical disc drive icon inside “My Computer” and select “Eject” from the context menu. The tray will come out, and you can put the disc inside and then close it again manually.
How do I eject a CD?
To eject a disc from a DVD drive:
- Open the Computer window on your PC. Either double-click the Computer icon on the desktop, or open the Start menu and choose Computer.
- Click the DVD drive icon. Clicking the icon selects that drive.
- Click the Eject button on the toolbar. The disc spits from the DVD drive.
