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    My 172 just got here..Guess what CD won't work.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by caynet, May 30, 2008.

  1. caynet

    caynet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cd drive isn't opening? Any have a troubleshoot.. I just got it.. There is some locked symbol with a 1 that i'm curious about.
     
    caynet, May 30, 2008
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    caynet Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just makes duuudooo noise and that is it.. The light is working too.
     
    caynet, May 30, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If it is a brand new computer and is already messed up...return it.
     
    Greg, May 30, 2008
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  4. caynet

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    i'm beyond pissed... I ordered it online.
     
    caynet, May 30, 2008
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    maybe try to reset disc drive's position
     
    Nirvana, May 30, 2008
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    ?? in boot options?
     
    caynet, May 30, 2008
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    windows says it is working fine
     
    caynet, May 30, 2008
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    i meant pull the drive out and put it back.
     
    Nirvana, May 30, 2008
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    It isn't opening? I could be wrong, but aren't all the 172's slot loaders?
     
    jokerkoker, May 31, 2008
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    I just had mine delivered into the mail also. At first I was saying the same thing, "Why doesn't it pop out?" But it slot loads, you have to insert the cd about 1/2 to 3/4 in and then it will pull it in. You should see a thin long cut out to where you would insert the cd. Any questions keep asking!
     
    Cheetablaze, May 31, 2008
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  11. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    LOL, that will be funny if thats what it was, slot loader, of course.
     
    flynnaz, May 31, 2008
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    hey i had the exact same problem, i almost wantet to take the whole thing apart... but then i figured it out, the cd drive doesnt open... u just push the cds in... i never felt so stupid in my whole life xD
     
    still_laughing, May 31, 2008
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  13. Darthsnipe

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    LMAO wow I would feel stupid....just thinking about if that ever happened to me is making me feel stupid o_O...ok now...brain..fading.........(makes drool) durrrrrrrrrr.....LOL I GOTTA STOP THINKING ABOUT IT
     
    Darthsnipe, Jun 2, 2008
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    sry op but....LOL!

    as a side note, thx for bringing up the issue; now i think i am ready for my gateway slot loader.
     
    Lakjin, Jun 2, 2008
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