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
    2011-03-15T03:25:30+00:00

    Hi,

    Using Start - Computer   OR   Windows Explorer - Right Click on the drive - EJECT.

    If needed :

    For tray drives :

    Sometimes they get stuck. There is a little hole on the front of the CD drive that you can stick a 

    paperclip in which will release the drive and allow it to open.

    Create a Paperclip Drive Opener

    http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/ht/ppdropen.htm

    Open a CD/DVD drive with paperclip.

    http://www.josepino.com/?open\_cd-dvd\_paperclip

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    For Slot Drives :

    Check with System Maker on how to eject the disk.

    Dell xps m1330 dvd drive will not eject cd inside <-- check these methods

    http://www.fixya.com/support/t2643828-dell\_xps\_m1330\_dvd\_drive\_will\_not\_eject

    Be careful as you can damage the drive using the method below :

    You may need to get the driver working 1st however this might still work.

    http://www.tech-tweak.net/2009/11/how-to-eject-stuk-dvd-from-slot-load.html

    The method used on this Mac might work

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpWieIoBBrk

    How To Disassemble Laptop (Dell XPS M1330) <--- Voids any warranty! This is an example.

    http://ahwee.com/how-to-disassemble-laptop-dell-xps-m1330

    Also have heard double sticky tape on a playing or credit card can work.

    Hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-03-02T21:50:20+00:00

    I think its called a drive but on mine there is no dvd that ever went in it. There is no button to open it, not even that i could find on the computer itself. It is a dell with windows 8.1 .  I really want to watch big hero six again pkease help me!!!!!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-03-02T22:07:28+00:00

    What do you mean there is no dvd that ever went in it?

    Did your computer come with a dvd player?

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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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