Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: zelerick7 on January 27, 2006, 02:55:56 PM
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Last night I attempted to watch a DVD on my Dell Inspiron 600m laptop but without realizing it the disc wasn't completely snapped onto the spindle in the disc tray. I closed it and naturally it jammed up. Without turning the computer off, which I realize was a mistake, I did the paper clip trick and popped it open. Now the drive won't open or recognize CD's when I pop it open and put one in there. The little green light on the tray still flashes so I'm guessing it still gets power. I would appreciate any help. By the way, I"m running XP. Thanks.
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A shot in the dark, try re-booting.
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I've rebooted several times but to no avail. My buddy had the same type of DVD drive in his comp so I popped it in mine and it worked fine. Do you guys think my drive is just shot?
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You could have damaged it if you REALLY jammed it in there. The fact that a different drive works make this one suspect.