What to do if your CD drive is stuck?
If so, go to Computer, right click on the letter corresponding to your DVD/CD drive and click on Eject found on the menu that drops down. If the disk is truly stuck, this may not work since clicking Eject uses the same motor to push the tray out as does the button on the front of the drive.
What to do if your CD is stuck in the tower?
Re: CD is stuck inside the tower Restart the Computer and Attempt to Eject the Disc within the Operating System Environment. Attempt to Manually Eject the CD tray in the System Setup (BIOS) after resetting BIOS defaults. Use the Emergency Eject Option to Open the Tray on the CD Drive, if available. …
What does it mean when a CD won’t open?
Sometimes an important CD or DVD gets stuck inside the drive, and the tray just won’t open. That’s when you wonder why you still mess with an optical drive—even though I for one still find them useful.
How do you get a CD out of a CD player?
If you’re ever worried about damaging your CD player, stop and take your problem to a professional. Place the second CD about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep into the slot. Your CD should be above the stuck CD. With luck, you’ll be able to feel the stuck CD slide beneath the one in your hand. Press the ‘Eject’ button and gently wiggle the CD around.
How do you remove a stuck CD?
Insert the edge of a blank disc into the mouth of the CD player and attempt to lodge it underneath the stuck disc. Use the blank disc to push the stuck CD up into the ejecting track and press the “Eject” button, as you do so, to push the disc out of the player.
How do you get a stuck CD out of a CD player?
You may be able to remove a stuck CD using more conventional tools like tweezers or needle-nose pliers. Tweezers or pliers may allow you to get better leverage and pulling power. 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.
Do you know how to remove a stuck CD?
- Press the stop button and make sure the CD player is not still attempting to read the CD.
- Spring the CD tray loose by inserting a straightened paper clip into the release of the mechanism.
- Hold the unit upside down as you press “Eject” if the device is a portable slot loading CD player.
Why is my CD ROM not opening?
A CD-ROM or other disc drive that is not working can be caused by a loose interface connection, drivers not loading properly, virus, or the drive or CD attempting to be read being dirty. The most common cause of a CD-ROM drive to stop working is bad or corrupt drivers or a confliction between another running program.