CD drive no longer opens - what to do?
In this practical tip we will show you what you can do if your CD drive no longer works.
CD drive does not open: You can do that
- If your CD drive no longer opens, you should look for a small hole in the immediate vicinity of the drive.
- Insert a paper clip or other small pointed object into the hole to open the CD drive manually.
- Remove the CD, if there is one in the drive, and then restart your PC.
- Try opening and closing your CD drive with another CD.
- Check in the device manager whether the drive is correctly recognized by your PC. If this is the case, the CD drive should also be displayed in Explorer.
- Also check whether there are drivers for your CD drive on the manufacturer's website.
- If the drive still does not open, it may be a defect. You should therefore contact a professional to determine exactly where the problem is and whether all connections to and from the drive are intact. If the drive is actually defective, only an exchange will help.
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If the replacement is the last option, you should have it carried out by a specialist or follow the instructions. In the next practical tip, we will show you how to replace a DVD drive on your laptop.