Cd rom When I push the button to open my disk drive, it won't open. It seems to be stuck, I try to gently pry it, but it doesn't help. Any way to get to to open??? Help

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A cd rom sometimes as a release clip under the front cover. But most do not as if theres no disc in it buy a new one unless you wanna take it apart to see if a belt is bad or a broken gear.

Posted on Apr 14, 2006

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