The DVD drive is an important part of your laptop, and when it stops working or becomes stuck, you want to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible. As with so many computer problems, dreambox dm8000many things can cause the DVD drive on a laptop to become stuck, so it is best to take a step-by-step approach to troubleshooting and resolving the issue. DM8000
Instructions
1
Log on to the laptop and click the "Start" button. Choose "Shut Down" from the menu, then select "Restart."
2
Watch the screen carefully and press the eject button on the DVD drive as soon as the memory count begins. Many stuck DVD drives can be solved by simply rebooting the laptop.
3
Locate the small bypass hole on the laptop's DVD drive. This hole is typically located near the eject button, but you might need a flashlight to find it, DM 500 HDespecially if the DVD tray is dark in color.
4
Unbend a paper clip and carefully insert it into the bypass hole. You will hear the DVD spin and the drawer will pop out. Remove the stuck DVD and insert another one.dreambox dm800 hd pvr If the laptop reads one DVD but not another, clean the problem DVD thoroughly, then reinsert it.
5
Run a laser lens cleaner in the DVD drive if the drive sticks on all the DVDs you try. It can take several passes with the laser lens cleaner to resolve the problem, so run the cleaning program at least three or four times.
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