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    Hard to open CD/DVD tray

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ratsrcute, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. ratsrcute

    ratsrcute Notebook Consultant

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    I just received an HP dv5t and I'm having a strange problem. The CD/DVD tray is really hard to get open... I have to press the button very hard, to the point the laptop is sliding to the left and the tray is moving inward. In fact, it really doesn't feel like a "button"... there's no detectable "give" to it. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this.
     
    ratsrcute, Feb 2, 2009
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  2. RoGuE1230

    RoGuE1230 Notebook Consultant

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    I know what you mean, but it is by design. I just press my fingernail into the button.
     
    RoGuE1230, Feb 2, 2009
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    Idyllic Notebook Consultant

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    Mine opens just fine, its not the easiest button to push, but my laptop doesnt slide across the desk.
     
    Idyllic, Feb 2, 2009
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    Oberkanone Notebook Evangelist

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    More force required on button to get to open, and more force required to close tray on dv5z compared to my dv6870.
     
    Oberkanone, Feb 2, 2009
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    deeastman Notebook Deity

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    I find it hard to open the CD/DVD tray also.

    I use an "Eject" program which is very small and keep a shortcut to it in the Task Tray. Once you use it you will never go back and push the button.

    There are many "Eject" programs if you google for them, I use one you can find here: http://www.brothersoft.com/eject-download-6300.html

    It works with XP/Vista also.
     
    deeastman, Feb 2, 2009
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