how do I open the DVD/CD driver to insert a disk?

Anonymous
2011-03-15T03:04:54+00:00

When I found how to do it in a help section, it just says to open the driver. Well that's my question "How to open the driver to insert a disk?

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Anonymous
2011-03-15T03:21:00+00:00

When I found how to do it in a help section, it just says to open the driver. Well that's my question "How to open the driver to insert a disk?

A "driver" is software, you can't insert a disk into it.

Do you mean the CD/DVD disk drive?

There should be a button on the front of the computer next to the DVD drive, it's usually on the right side. Some cases hide it, but there should be an area to push. After you push the button the DVD drive should open.

If that doesn't work:

http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/cd-dvd-drive-wont-open-eject/

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-14T18:31:04+00:00

    cant open my cd drive

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-21T18:09:24+00:00

    I  recently upgraded to windows 10 on my HP laptop. I don't have a media player installed yet. I dont know if it comes with the cd drive already in it. if so I cant find a way to eject it. I cannot figure out how to open it, Is it a cd drive sold separately that I have to have installed???????????????????????????????????????PLEASE HELP ME AND MY HP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     I have a Dell and there is no 'button' anywhere So I go to devises and drives and double click DVD RW DRIVE(E:) and door will open.

    Thank you so much, very helpful.  I was so frustrated.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-07-03T03:35:41+00:00

    On Fri, 3 Jul 2015 02:06:54 +0000, GloriaCarle wrote:

    This is ridiculous I too have no idea how to open DVD/CD drive.... There is NO BUTTON. I've had this computer since Nov/2014 and have tried everything.. NO ANSWER yet???

    There is a button. You just haven't found it. Ask the drive's
    manufacturer for help.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-06-20T19:14:01+00:00

    I have spent days trying to figure out this simple solution. I have searched the internet until I'm blue in the face! Whoa, what a relief to get the answer! Thank you!

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