What would cause the cd drive tray on a computer to pop out on start up and stay out until you shut down?

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Ric Guest

5/18/2005 06:52:07 RE: CD-R tray wont open or close IP: Logged

Message: I have just had a cd explode and jammed my cd drive open when it ejected. In order to close it I followed these steps:

1. Remove drive and then cover (this will usually make the warrenty void)

2. check that all the gears are not jammed (you may be able to move the tray a little and see the gears turn.

3. If you look to the left on the underside of the tray there should be two flanges that snake in parallel with the front of the drive near the end of the tray. Now look into the drive to the left and under the tray and look for a lever connected to the component that moves the disc motor and laser up into position. This lever should run inbetween the flanges on the tray.

4. If this is the case then you have to remove the tray from the drive. (mine had two teath stopping it but they can be pushed back with a screw driver)

5. move the lever into position so when you slide the tray back in it goes in the slot on the tray.

6. Assemble the case and test the drive!

Notes: you may have to remove the plate with the disc motor on to get the tray out or force the tray out while holding the plate down. The gears don't need to be aligned and the band to the tray motor doesn't need to be taken off.

Hope this helped.

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