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    Cd Stuck Help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KyleDNgo, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. KyleDNgo

    KyleDNgo Newbie

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    i have a xps m1530 and my cd is stuck i press the eject button but it's not coming out =[
     
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  2. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Use a paper clip by bending it a straight as possible. Make sure it's not the plastic covered ones as that would be too thick. Insert the paper clip into the little hole somewhere on the DVD drive bezel (should be close to the eject button). The paper clip should go about half an inch deep and trigger the eject override mechanism.
     
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  3. KyleDNgo

    KyleDNgo Newbie

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    theres no little hole next to the eject button.. ur talking about the middle of the laptop right?
     
    KyleDNgo, Aug 13, 2008
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    jpmxch Notebook Geek

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    Also right click the drive under my computer and try ejecting that way.
     
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  5. KyleDNgo

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    jpm didnt work =[
     
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    D3X the robo know it all

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    No, not middle of the laptop. On the DVD drive, you should look very closely. All DVD drives have them, if not then it's a major fail on the notebook bezel design.
     
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  7. KyleDNgo

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    nope im not sure.. what to do.. ugh help =/
     
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    D3X the robo know it all

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    ugh.. M1530 has a slot loading drive. I'll try and find the right location for the force eject hole.
     
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  9. KyleDNgo

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    i mean i dont see it
     
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  10. KyleDNgo

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    thank you so much d3x =D
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    D3X said it that is the answer. It is a physical override and I have used on many occasions. Sometimes just because I was in a hurry. If you are still having trouble post back as maybe we can help locate better. But definitely on the bezel on the part that will eject. Ignore the rest of the computer.

    Edit: Opps! Slot load? Sorry!
     
    powerpack, Aug 13, 2008
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  12. daljeet

    daljeet Notebook Evangelist

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    LOl,

    Go my computers, select dvd rom and press right click by mouse and select eject......
     
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  13. KyleDNgo

    KyleDNgo Newbie

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    yeahh... still cant find if anyone can find and daljeet thx for the help but that didnt work
     
    KyleDNgo, Aug 13, 2008
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  14. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Wow. Looks like there is no force eject on this drive. Major fail in my opinion.

    So basically you are stuck. Try shutting down your system and mash on the eject button when you boot up (Dell logo). If not, try going into BIOS and hitting the eject.

    Worst case scenario here is contact Dell repair, looks like your not the only one suffering from this design blunder.
     
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  15. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Here is a link might help? Kind of old school? Link. Is it peeping it's head out at all? Also I don't have a slot loaded, is it modular?
     
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    D3X the robo know it all

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    Interesting find there with the floppy tweezer technique, although it may damage the drive if improperly handled.

    No, the slot drive is not modular, infact, it's embedded much like the MBPs..
     
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    d3x bios???
     
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    Look at the link it is not about modular.

    Edit: Ignore I need to learn to read better. Sad kind of late in life unlikely to happen.
     
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    press F2 when you first turn it on.. it could be the delete key. Not too familiar with Dells
     
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  20. John Ratsey

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    I've just looked at a Samsung slim slot loader and that has an emergency eject hole. It's about 1/4" to the right of the manual eject button.

    Otherwise make a trip to the Dell support site and download the M1530's guide to part replacement. That will show you how to remove the optical drive. Then you'll need to take the top off the drive and retrieve the disc.

    Slot loaders are nice, when they work, but tray loaders are much more reliable (and work with the mini CDs and DVDs).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 13, 2008
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