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• Won disc '; t eject the DVD drive. No error code

  I can't eject a disc I burned my DVD player. Dell XPS M1530 running windows vists. Disc plays but won't eject.

  You may have a hardware problem with your CD/DVD drive.
  Use the trick of trombone below to open it.

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

  http://www.ehow.com/how_2093458_remove-stuck-CD-from-CD.html

  http://www.insidemylaptop.com/remove-CD-DVD-disc-from-not-working-laptop/

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Satellite P300 - 19 p: CD/DVD drive is trying to read the disk then ejects

  Hello

  I hope someone can help,

  I have a * Satellite P300 - 19 P *.
  I've had this laptop for 3 months and it's the last frustrating problem; occasionally when I insert a DVD or CD and close the CD tray tries to read the disc and then ejects the disc, even if I remove the drive and close the drive drawer pops out again,

  If I shut down the system and restart the problem still exists.
  I checked the drivers that are updated and the operating system is Windows Vista Home premium 32-bit.

  It is the fourth time this happens and the problem seems to fix it of self and reappears as and when!

  If anyone has had this problem or can anyone help because it makes me crazy.

  Hello!

  I think that s a problem with the CD/DVD drive.

  In your case, I would go to an ASP (authorized service provider). They should check your laptop and change the drive if necessary.
  Here, you can search an ASP:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported downloads & => find an ASP.

  Good bye

• My CD/DVD drive stopped working... it is not recognized on my computer... I can't open the compartment either by ejection or manually

  I have a laptop HP... I rarely use the DVD player... someone suggested the BIOS to default and disable the VRAM... Who has sense and how I would do? I tried Microsoft Fixit, but it does not work... I uninstalled the PCI controller. er in the management of devices and Rebooted, without success. It's as if my drive just disappeared.

  Thanks for any help in advance

  Hello

  To manually open the drive:

  For the readers of the status bar:

  Sometimes they get stuck. There is a small hole on the front of the CD drive that you can stick a
  a paper clip that will release him and the reader to open.

  Create a trombone in car Opener
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/HT/ppdropen.htm

  Open a CD/DVD player with a paper clip.
  http://www.josepino.com/?open_cd-dvd_paperclip

  =================================

  For the readers of the slot:

  Check with the manufacturer of system on how do to eject the disc.

  Dell xps m1330 dvd drive will not eject cd inside<-- check="" these="">
  http://www.FixYa.com/support/t2643828-dell_xps_m1330_dvd_drive_will_not_eject

  Be careful as you may damage the player using the method below:
  
  You may need to get the driver to work 1 However, this could still work.
  http://www.tech-tweak.NET/2009/11/how-to-eject-STUK-DVD-from-slot-load.html

  The method used on the Mac could work
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=wpWieIoBBrk

  How to disassemble the laptop (Dell XPS M1330)<--- voids="" any="" warranty!="" this="" is="" an="">
  http://ahwee.com/how-to-disassemble-laptop-Dell-XPS-M1330

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

  =========================================================

  For the reader does not:

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
  Vista installation after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Equium A210-1AS-CD/DVD drive eject

  I just noticed this problem. My CD/DVD drive is trying to read the media, but after about 30 seconds it just ejects it, I have also no drive icon that appears on the screen for the CD/DVD drive.

  It could be a driver problem or something more serious?

  Evereything else works very well.

  See you soon

  Hello

  The CD/DVD drive is listed correctly in the Device Manager?

  Maybe it s dust on the lens. You must clean with a microfibre cloth. Be careful with this.

  In the worst case, your drive is defective and must be replaced.

• I can not eject a dvd from my drive iPhoto super-cannot see the drive open up Adobe Photo Elements and organizer and then apps get hung up "not responding" and cannot do anything - I've fixed dozens of times w msg success drive.  Help

  I can not eject a dvd from my drive iPhoto super-cannot see the drive open up Adobe Photo Elements and organizer and then apps get hung up "not responding" and cannot do anything - I've fixed dozens of times w msg success drive.  Help, please.  Thank you!

  Hello golden2,.

  I understand that you have a DVD picture in your SuperDrive drive, but it is not mount on the desktop and will not eject.

  Please, try the procedure described in this article using the disc is ejected.

  Get help with the SuperDrive slot on your Mac - Apple Support loading

  Do not eject discs or discs eject slowly

  1. If the drive ejects discs slowly or appears to have difficulty, insert and eject a disc several times. Check the disc to see if it has a label or other material stuck to the disc which increases the thickness. Remove the label if possible.
  2. If the disc does not eject, try pressing the eject on the keyboard button. Some older keyboards may use the F12 key to eject the disc.
  3. If the disc does not eject, try dragging the icon of the disk to the trash.
  4. If the disc will still not eject, try to hold down the mouse or trackpad button after you restart the computer. The Superdrive should attempt to eject the disc.
  5. If the disc still does not eject, reset the System Management Controller (SMC) and repeat steps 1 to 4.
  6. If the disc still does not eject, Contact Apple or an provider of services authorized Apple, or make an appointment with a Store Apple Store for further assistance.

  Take care.

• DVD drive trying to eject a nonexistent DVD

  My HP TouchSmart 600-1370 as Desktop keeps trying to eject a DVD even if there is not one in the drive, it makes me crazy.  I went into the hardware and off the drive, but that was no help.

  Hello cowetabob:

  This can help your problem. GoTo all programs search area type in Recovery Manager. It will show more open it click Yes if promt. Click SELECT driver and applications then go down the list and find the optical drivers or software. Select click Next. The HP Support Assistant update may have changed near stuff. I know that our old HP recovery version was listed. Try to reinstall again and see if it delivers a software. If it is not related to the software. Then remove the back panel and inspect the optical drive and next to eject. What has caused HP pain in search of web pages on issues of HP.

  Here is the page dowm break to replace the optical drive. You use to check your connection to the optical drive and every thing. The pictures are in color and details are good. http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c01956582 here is your computer link also http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?cc=us & dlc = in & docname = c01956582 & lc = in & product = 4330876 I sujest you add them to your Favorites. It was not easy to locate the break down page. You're welcome frrw.

• Force ejecting the DVD of the external drive

  I need to force eject a DVD into my external drive attached to a MACBook Pro.  I'd appreciate any help - I know there is a way to do this!

  Launch the Terminal.

  Applications > utilities > Terminal

  Type in drutil eject external  internal

  Press ENTER.

• CD/DVD drive is ejected disks after about 4 minutes. Often don't recognize the presence of the disk.

  Unit acted almost since. Don't recognize some discs, acknowledges some, even new program disks. When I can get it to play a DVD, it will appear yits in 4-5 minutes.

  Hello billyrhelms:

  Welcome to HP forum. Well, I see you found piou HP CD/DVD drive. This is a normal behavior how wonderful. CD and DVD have codes unfortunately HP Touchsmart will not open disks. You must use the Mexwell of HP brand discs or diskettes. Now for movies you have to pay for this updatehttp://www.cyberlink.com/prog/update/v2/update.jsp?fileTypeId=1&PRODUCTNAME=TouchSmart&PRODUCTVERSION=3.2_MediaSmart_4.0_DVD&VERSIONTYPE=BD+OEM+2ch&CHANNEL=OEM&LANGUAGE=ENU&OSREGION=0xf4&SYSTEMLOCALE=0x0409&BU=CLT&MAJORVER=3&MINORVER=2_MediaSmart_4&BUILDNO=4.0.4215&VENDORNAME=625&SR=HTS091023-02&DEVICE=DVD_Pre&PATTERNID=186873&BB_ID=58908&HWID=None&Model=None&APREGID=9649aabba4fa4bc2508c841e4b64e17a&UUID=None&affiliate=625_732_572_HTS091023-02_58908_186873_1-1_None_9649aabba4fa4bc2508c841e4b64e17a_None_0&utm_campaign=BB_&utm_source=BB_TouchSmart_625_&utm_medium=BB_TouchSmart_58908_Patch_Enhance_HTS091023-02_186873__ Not cheap very expesive $84.00 . If yoi is problems with the software disk. Insert the disc and then close this useless tiny window witch I find this very annoying.  Left click on (Edrive select properties and choose witch Windows to open the disc in.) The computer ejects disc not compatible and softawre

  It is one of the reasons why people are turning to Apple computers or other computers of the brand.  Please read forum. This is not the first time that this issue has been published. Please click on Bravo, if I answered your question. Thank you frrw.

• When my DVD drive would not work, I bought an external. I get the same message when I go into properties. Pilots have been disabled.

  When my DVD drive would not work, I bought an external. I get the same message when I go into properties. Pilots have been disabled.

  Hello

  Check with the manufacturer of the system, their online documentation and drivers, diagnostics, and
  Ask problems known in their forums. You may also check those similar
  resources on the site of the manufacturer of the actual device (for the original drive).

  =================================================================

  It is not surprising that the same issue affects the old and the new drive.

  This problem may be caused by the presence of too many CD/DVD programs competing for resources,
  especially by these programs that run at startup.

  Even if the error is not Code 22 check these:

  Code 22
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731267 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  How to fix the Code 22 errors
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/errorc/a/code-22-error.htm

  How to enable a device in Device Manager in Windows Vista
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsvista/HT/enabledevvista.htm

  If necessary:

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
  Vista installation after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all the
  devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

   

• Can someone help me? I have a dell windows vista and the cd/dvd drive won't work correctly. Whenever I have insert a cd/dvd, it takes forever to read, and it ejects itself. Why?

  Can someone help me? I have a dell windows vista and the cd/dvd drive won't work correctly. Whenever I have insert a cd/dvd, it takes forever to read, and it ejects itself. Why?

  Hello

  Detect and automatically fix problems of CD/DVD
  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=56A1F87CD8895B0EE040AE0AB7E15FFC

  Please make all below even if you have done some before as it is often the set of operations which solves
  the question.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double-click on the device - driver tab - click
  Update the drivers (this will probably do nothing) - then RIGHT click the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT
  This will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a loose cable or
  slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during the installation of Windows Vista after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  Hope these helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Toshiba cd/dvd drive will not read or eject or anything like that!

  Cd/dvd driver for my Toshiba laptop will not work. It lasted about a year, then he became gradually sporadic to read/write or ejection and by last winter, he stopped all together. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers for it, and in Device Manager, it says that the device is functioning normally; every once in a blue moon it will suddenly eject, but then if you put something in nothing happens, even not with the original disks. With the repair utility, it says something like unreadable media, at best. I'm a little confused as to what is happening here, so, what steps should I take to verify if it is indeed the drive disc or something in the software?

  Thanks, Bruce

  Hello

  You may need to check with Toshiba Support, documentation online & drivers and their forums
  for problems known.

  Toshiba - Forums
  http://laptopforums.Toshiba.com/

  Toshiba - Contacts
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/navShell.jsp?CF=su_contact

  Toshiba - drivers - access your model
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp?NAV=download

  Toshiba - Support
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp

  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
  Vista installation after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all the
  devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• fixing disabled r61i dvd drive

  How can I fix problem with r61i dvd driver who is disabled?  Thank you

  Read this string, gepa press this LINK . Make sure you read my last post and get the 'link' to the Solution of CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs, Microsoft. It may be behind a software you installed or uninstalled, and this issue was also caused by iTunes. I just fixed mine.

• I can't get my CD/DVD drive to eject the disc, what should I do?

  I can't my CD/DVD drive to eject a DVD disc, what should I do?

  http://www.ehow.com/how_2324559_eject-stuck-DVDCD-drive.html

  Straighten a paper clip and use it.

  http://video.about.com/pcsupport/open-a-stuck-drive-on-your-PC.htm

  A video about it.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to change the power supply to the CD/DVD drive so that it is disabled by default?

  When running on battery I often use the icon 'Remove hardware safely' XP to 'unplug' the carpet * CD/DVD drive for Safe some battery life. (Does?) I use Fn + Tab to bring back to life. I wonder if there is a way to make my boot Notebook (M400) with the power supply to the reader off by default. Moreover, any idea where I can find the extra battery for the slot of the CD/DVD player and who the price?

  Thanks in advance for your help.

  Hello, Robert

  If you see the start page, you will see that this support forum is not a type of support Toshiba directly but forum users. But you're not alone and many users expect that a Toshiba support team sit in the office and before writing the answers.

  In any case, there are many users of Toshiba laptops with very good knowledge and also amateurs who are trying to help the other guys in different problems and also to share own experience.

  Professionalism is not the forum but action when you need help because of physical damage or something similar. If you need assistance and competent answers each authorized partner must be able to provide the info you need. But please don t mixture and Toshiba service partner because it is not the same.

  In any case, I found the info you can use additional (second battery expansion) and it takes batteries with PA3510U-1BAL, PA3510U-1BRL room numbers. I can't tell you how much it costs, but you will find only using Google.

  Back to your first question: if I understand you just want to save more power and because of this, you want to sign out ODD. It's a nice idea, but you have clearly misunderstood something. "Safely Remove Hardware option is there to help the operating system and and say this material, a part will be removed and don t exist anymore, but it does not physically the disconnection of any other material."

  If you need more power use a second battery and enjoy your life.

  If you have any other questions you are welcome. A lot of users here M400 and I hope in the future that some of them will participate in a little more.

  Good day! :)