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DVD Tray won't stay closed, keeps opening

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by mac_daddy, Mar 11, 2005.

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  1. mac_daddy Newcomer, in training

    I just purchased an AOpen DVD burner and am having some issues. I've installed it multiple ways with the jumpers (tried it as Primary, Secondary, etc) so I don't think that is the problem. Also, when I go to "My Computer" I can see it's reading the drive as the "F:" drive. Also, I tried installing drivers from the Nero program that came with it. I updated the Firewire drivers from the AOpen website.

    The problem with the drive is that it keeps opening after a few seconds. Its a brand new drive so I'm thinking that maybe its faulty. Anyone ever have this problem or know anything about it? Suggestions?
  2. dopefisher Newcomer, in training

    after it opens, does it close? or does it just want to stay open?
  3. mac_daddy Newcomer, in training

    After it opens, it will close only if I press the close button. It seems to do some thinking for about 1-2 seconds and then it pops open again. It also doesn't matter if I have a disc in it. Its perplexing because my CD drive works fine. One thing that is different than my CD drive is that when I press the DVD drive to close it (i.e. don't use the button to close it), the motor doesn't kick in like my CD drive does. I don't know if it because the DVD doesn't have a motor to do that or not. Also, I've tried manually closing it and holding it closed after, during a reboot.

    I'm beginning to think AOpen stands for "Always Open"
  4. dopefisher Newcomer, in training

    might sound odd but try taking the "open" button off and see if that helps. maybe it is stuck???
  5. dopefisher Newcomer, in training

  6. mac_daddy Newcomer, in training

    I highly doubt that removing the "open" button off will work because it does seem to be functioning properly. When its open and I press it to close the tray (and then it pops open again).

    My problem is essentially the same as the guy in the link you pasted. Luckily I bought it at Costco so I should be able to return it without too many hassles. I just want to try and resolve it so I could avoid that hassle anyhow.
  7. kalialex Newcomer, in training

    I Have The Same Aopen Problem! Gahhhh Idk What To Do! Someone Help Us
  8. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Sounds like a defective drive. Try to return it for another one or a different brand.
  9. korrupt Newcomer, in training

    You sure someone is not messing with you? ive screwed around with a mate once when I remote accessed his pc and started opening his cd drives and changing his resultion settings etc:p

    Regards,

    Korrupt
  10. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I had this happen with a cd burner on my computer at work. It did it all on its own, not windows related, I know because it would do this before loading into windows. Eventually it healed up.
  11. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    Do you have an issue with Lite-On?
  12. richie7000 Newcomer, in training

    wat a coincidence two cdrs doing the same thing ++RETURN THOSE NASTY ROMS++ the only hassle is when youre warranty runs out.for future reference dont buy those aopen cdroms again.
  13. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    The one that did it to me was an Artec. Yeh I've never heard of that brand either.
  14. jimd253 Newcomer, in training

    Hello, I am jimd253 with first post. I have the same problem with an aopen win98. an old cpu that worked fine for 4 years. Really need to know what the problem is with the CD. I have even installed a new CD and the tray still goes in and out. Tks.
  15. Samstoned TechSpot Paladin

    1 .disable autoplay
    2 .download latest aspi drivers
    3 .disable IMAPI burning com service
    4 on boot hold the drive button in see if drive led starts flashing the reboot remount

    5 .RMA return to manu


    good luck
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