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    NEED HELP-- CD tray pops out for no reason?!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mg428, Sep 15, 2008.

  1. mg428

    mg428 Notebook Geek

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    The CD tray of my HP dv6985se pops out occasionally without any reason.

    I thought that some other dv6985se users (or other HP users for that matter) may have the same problem so I decided to ask you guys for solution.

    I was wondering whether this is an issue that can be fixed. If so, what should I do? Is it a hardware problem or a software problem? Do I need to update the driver or something?
     
    mg428, Sep 15, 2008
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  2. Citizen86

    Citizen86 Notebook User Guy

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    o noes haxxors!!!!

    Umm... does it happen just at any time? does it happen at regular intervals? I know on my laptop (Gateway), it's very sensitive and sometimes if I move the laptop a bit I accidentally just brush the cd drive and it pops out...
     
    Citizen86, Sep 15, 2008
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  3. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    My dad's HP zd8000 DVD drive pops out if you move the notebook a certain way. If you put it back in it just pops out again until you orient the notebook in the "correct" position.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Sep 15, 2008
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  4. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    I think you may have a virus.

    First thing I would try would be a clean install.
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 15, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    If above doesnt work try reseating the optical drive. You only need to remove one screw
     
    flipfire, Sep 15, 2008
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