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Ejecting stuck CD from non-tray CD-Rom

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by migirl

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My boss' Compaq home computer has a non-tray CD-Rom drive, meaning that there is just an opening for the CD's to slide in (like in a car stereo). A CD is stuck in the drive and will not eject. Obviously, the paperclip trick does not apply to this type of drive. Any suggestions?

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by w2ktechman

If it wont eject normally, try going into win explorer and ejecting. If it still does not work try shutting down and before windows loads try ejecting. If still not, remove the drive and take it apart (carefully, watching what you are doing) and use slide the mechanical arm to eject the cd.

by jedimaster2003

I agree with the first answer, and you can also go to the Manufacturer's web site and find out how to get out a stuck CD, I am sure they answers for this situation.

by migirl

I already tried the manufacturer (Compaq), but they only provide online instructions for standard (tray) drives. Since the machine is out of warranty, I couldn't speak to a live person for additional support. Thanks anyway!

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