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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Franv on February 19, 2010, 09:19:44 AM

Title: HP Pavillon a305w cd-writer won't open
Post by: Franv on February 19, 2010, 09:19:44 AM

My cd-writer & expansion bay both light up. The exp. bay opens, but the cd-writer won't. I have tried cleaning the inside of compt. & un-plugging & re-plugging the cd-writer.
Will I need a new/used one? Where can I optain one? Can I try something else to make it work? What would be the cost of a new or used item?

Title: Re: HP Pavillon a305w cd-writer won't open
Post by: patio on February 19, 2010, 09:50:00 AM

There is a small pinhole on the front of the drive...straighten out a paper clip and insert it into the hole to release the drive door....