"Gareth Magennis" wrote in message
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"Mike" wrote in message
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On Thu, 11 Dec 2014 03:35:41 -0800, dansabrservices wrote:

This one like most computer based DVD units, should have a small
pin-hole in the front. Use a paperclip to push the tab on the inside to
open it up. The loading belt has probably dried up a bit and doesn't
have enough grip to release the clamp from the disk.

Dan

Yes, the one I fitted most recently had the same restriction on the front
panel. So there was a bent wire supplied with the drive specifically for
releasing the drawer before fitting. Note the pressure may have to be
quite firm to get the parts moving; it's not spring loaded!

Mike.



No, this one has no pinhole.



Gareth.



I should have mentioned, this is not the "pop open" type, it is the old
style motor/rubber band/coggy type opening mechanism.



Gareth.