squirltop wrote:
Hi, I acci#%@! knocked the laptop off and the DVD\CD drive came out
and it was misaligned after I put it back in.

I took it apart

The drive will not stay closed, it still has the spring action pushing
it closed but it will not stay closed

Does anybody know of schematics for
HL Data Storage DVD-ROM DRIVE Model # GDR-8082N
http://www.altavista.com/web/results...2n&kgs=1&kls=0

or has a picture or explain the locking\release mechanism?

I have one part that may be misplaced, I meant to take a picture but
didn't

thanks for replies

On these drives there often is a small hole where in emergencies a paper
clip would be inserted to release the drawer. Have a go with that paper
clip and see exactly where the paper clip would land and what part it
would press. There should be some spring tension against insertion of
the clip at that point - you'll find an electromagnet nearby which will
be moving the part (bar?) in the same manner when the drive normally
ejects. That tension might have gone, or something else has been bent or
twisted in the way. Perhaps your misplaced part is the spring?

Or just toss the drive - replacements are cheap.

-
Adrian C