1640 insane ejection

Okay. I have let this one go as I figured by now Dell would have come up with a fix for such a ridiculous issue. No luck.
Issue-When I eject a dvd the slot drive projects the disc with such velocity that it goes about 1 foot, bounces of my wall and sends said disc to the floor. Does anyone have a fix for this? It's so stupid!
Also Since bios A07 and beyond my dvd touch buttons do not work. I have seen this well documented in the Dell forums but no fix other than returning to A06 (which I will not due as this Bios update fixed my sleep issues with Win 7 RC 7100 64bit) so perhaps this is a Win 7 issue but I figured no harm asking you fine people.
TIA,
J23

 

video of this would be awsome!

 

Haha I'd like to see this too. Maybe he could use it as a projectile weapon.

 

+1.

Warning: CD tray can cause serious injury. Ensure protective eye wear is used appropriately.

Dell's replacement to a tazer .

 

I second it..

 

Me too !!

 

go call dell, and in the mean time keep a pillow taped to the wall and pillows or blankets on the floor lol

and if you have time, i also want to see a vid

 

Okay. I knew this would happen if no one else was having this issue. I am trying to think of how to video it as my only cameras are on my laptop or PS3 eye (which will not reach). If I do manage this I want some prop points dammit
BTW-I have already thought of trying to increase the charge somehow and engage in some skeet/disc shooting. PULL!

 

if you do that.... i'll rep ya just for the video.

Jason

 

Well...you will be my hero of the day Maybe ask a friend for a camera?
Seems like a nice evening with flying discs

 

Take a video and put it on youtube.

Aside from entertaining us, you'd be giving Dell some motivation to fix the issue by making it public

 

Could not agree more. I like to think of myself as the Ralph Nader who does not destroy elections. <g> Actually I admire NAdar but this is not the place nor time.

BTW-This is my first you tube vid so I am counting on you all to give me some love out there. I am no lonely girl ...but hey I am real. What ever that is worth these days.
J23

 

Got your fans here

 

You guys are the best. Really. Preparing speech.
BTW-As a lot of you probably know youtube's processing time is soul numbing long. Entering 3rd hour for a 40 sec clip. Yeesh.

 

I am ecstatic.

 

Wow, I can't wait to see this, you have my support!

 

I cant wait for your video.. Ooops I mean the video that features your catapult Studio XPS 16

Infact I'm all ready to blog about it.

Get a camera from your friend / boyfriend / girlfriend ..

Go Go Go..

 

A notebook howitzer..SXPS 16 version..that would be awesome!

BTW, have you contacted Dell with this?

 

Just an update folks. It is 1:08 am & the video is still processing. I have looked @ the normal conversion times for youtube and this is standard,as most if not all of you know.
As for the thought recommending I contact Dell, I most certainly will (now that I know this is not a problem shared by any other 1640 users) but not until I get my 15 minutes of viral fame.
I deserve that for all the discs I've buggered.
Processing...
J23

 

Sharpen up the edges of the disk and then use it to slice vegetables

 

+1 here...just post the youtube link, i'll keep refreshing til the video's converted

 

waiting aswell, super awesome dude

 

Hi all. So first off I wanted to note that I am posting here because for whatever reason I can not get into any of the sub section threads. I presume you have been having the same problem.So I'll post here.
2. As I said in my initial post the eject does different things @ different times. What I got on video is about 5.5 out of 10 as to the propulsion and velocity. I also apologize for the grainy quality. All I could find was an old logitech laptop webcam I used to use with my inspiron.
In closing if there is a way to put a link directly in the forums please tell me how.

For now search "Dell DBD Drive Exposed!" on youtube. Enjoy. I will make a better quality one that also has the warp speed tonight. For now I bid you farewell.
Regards,
J

 

So where`s the LINK

 

Hi all. So first off I wanted to note that I am posting here because for whatever reason I can not get into any of the sub section threads. I presume you have been having the same problem.So I'll post here.
2. As I said in my initial post the eject does different things @ different times. What I got on video is about 5.5 out of 10 as to the propulsion and velocity. I also apologize for the grainy quality. All I could find was an old logitech laptop webcam I used to use with my inspiron.
In closing if there is a way to put a link directly in the forums please tell me how.

For now search "Dell DBD Drive Exposed!" on youtube. Enjoy. I will make a better quality one that also has the warp speed tonight. For now I bid you farewell.
Regards,
J

 

Cool I finally got through to the thread. Man this has been frustrating! I have to go out. Will post better vid later. Once again, Enjoy.
J

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCRDDFfKAiM

 

Looks like the disk is still spinning when it is ejected

 

hehe ^^ that actually made me lol

+1 for you

 

Haha! Priceless!

 

Mad props.

 

Awesome, man... !! Try to get a good one of it actually hitting the wall... Maybe you can sue dell for selling equipment that puts life and limb in danger..

 

I vote sharpen the edges and go into a new career as an IT ninja.

 

lol that was great +rep

 

Great stuff people. Some truly funny as hell posts. I just got back from rehearsal and found out someone has Dugg this. If any of you are so inclined,feel free to digg the vid. Let's see how far we can move it! Just search the title. Dell DBD Drive Exposed! This thing has a life of it's own now. My laptop drive & the story. Man I love the web!
Oh thanks so much for the reps.
In shock & Awe,
J23

 

Overnight J23 owns my rep level haha.

 

Great video! Lol

 

That's not a Blue ray disc by chance it's more like a stingray disc...
Please note by pressing the Media direct button you'll have 30 seconds before one is vaporized..

What model burner is that you have?