How to Eject a Stuck DVD/CD Drive

Sadly, it happens. However, a stuck DVD/CD drive on your computer's tower isn't the kiss of death. This simple trick will unstick that stuck DVD/CD drive in seconds!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• metal paper clip

1. 
   A simple paper clip is the tool for a stuck DVD/CD drive!

   Unbend the paper clip. This is the tool you will use to unstick the stuck DVD/CD drive.

2. 
   Look closely at the stuck DVD/CD drive until you find a small hole

   Look very closely around the door of the stuck DVD/CD drive until you locate a very small hole.

3. 
   Insert unbent paper clip into small hole.

   Insert the unbent paper clip into the small hole. Inside, there is a spring-loaded eject button.

4. 
   Voila! Your stuck DVD/CD drive ejects!

   Press gently on the paper clip to activate the spring-loaded eject button. This should unstick your stuck DVD/CD drive!

[tracysmith159]

on 8/20/2009 Wonderful article. Working in a Resort we are always sending maintenance to free DVD from the DVD Players.

[kyledavenport]

on 8/20/2009 Thanks for the tip!

[mint]

on 8/20/2009 well finaly a solution to my problem thanks 5starz!!! thanks

[EarthMother]

on 8/20/2009 How to Eject a Stuck DVD/CD Drive - BRILLIANT. Smile!

[Misslucinda]

on 3/21/2009 THANK YOU! My stupid computer's disk drive always gets stuck. I'll definitely try this.