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Weird CD-ROM ejecting problem

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by gobi_dgm, Mar 9, 2006.

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  1. gobi_dgm Newcomer, in training

    hi
    Im using samsung CD-ROM with windows xp.. Im facing ejecting problem. After pressing the eject button in the CD-ROM, the green light glows but CD-ROM is not ejecting. Sometimes its working.. The same is happening even when i click eject from windows menu.. Im hearing some ejecting like sound inside the CD-ROM after clicking the eject button.. I couldn figure out what the problem is.. Can anyone please help me in this?

    thanks in advance
    GK
    gobi_dgm, Mar 9, 2006
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  2. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    Hello and welcome to Techspot.

    The fact that it sometimes works, makes me think the drive is faulty.

    Try another drive.

    Regards Howard :wave: :wave:
    howard_hopkinso, Mar 9, 2006
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  3. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Sometimes drives die. Replacement CD-ROM drives are fairly inexpensive.
    mailpup, Mar 9, 2006
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  4. gobi_dgm Newcomer, in training

    Thanks for your reply.. Is this the only way? Will there be any problem in the CD-ROM drawer? If so, is it possible to repair it..
    gobi_dgm, Mar 9, 2006
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  5. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Because plain jane CD-ROM drives cost only around $15 USD, it unlikely to be worth repairing even if there are places that bother to do so. Of course, installation labor is extra but a lot less than repair labor.
    mailpup, Mar 9, 2006
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  6. gobi_dgm Newcomer, in training

    ok, i will replace the CD-ROM. But im curious to know what the problem is?
    is this due to improper use of CD-ROM, because sometimes i will just push the drawer to close instead of pressing the button..
    gobi_dgm, Mar 9, 2006
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  7. Nukey Newcomer, in training

    One of the data ribbons inside the CD drive have probably been ripped over constant use. Chances are you'll probably need another drive.
    Nukey, Mar 9, 2006
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