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SofaKingA · 02-09-2007, 01:27 PM

Hey, the title is pretty self explanatory. My cd-r drive is not opening. I push the button and it not responding, no light or anything. I called Gateway, yes i know i was desperate, and they said it was a driver problem. So here I am. I dont think he knew what the hell he was talking about so Im here to find out. Is there anyway to diagnose the problem. I heard it also might be power connection problem or a motor problem with the drive. Also there is no hole to put a paperclip in so that idea is out the window. Thanks for any help.

PS. Im a poor college student so if I could avoid buying a new drive that would be great.

Take care.

02-09-2007, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
SofaKingA Crazy Location: Erie, PA	CD-R drive not opening Hey, the title is pretty self explanatory. My cd-r drive is not opening. I push the button and it not responding, no light or anything. I called Gateway, yes i know i was desperate, and they said it was a driver problem. So here I am. I dont think he knew what the hell he was talking about so Im here to find out. Is there anyway to diagnose the problem. I heard it also might be power connection problem or a motor problem with the drive. Also there is no hole to put a paperclip in so that idea is out the window. Thanks for any help. PS. Im a poor college student so if I could avoid buying a new drive that would be great. Take care.