Cant remove optical disk drive from dell i14 5458-b40

[torresmudo]

I can't remove my optical disk drive from my Dell I14 5458-b40. I have removed the screw that keeps it in place but it simply wont go out. What should I do?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Page 17 - http://content.etilize.com/User-Manual/1030385198.pdf

Are you using a thin tool to slide out the drive?

 

[torresmudo]

Yes, I try to slide it out but it doesn't moves an inch, I even insert a good ammount of force to move it but nothing happens.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Are you sure you took out the right screw?

Can you take a picture of the bottom of your laptop so I can get a better idea of what you're dealing with.

 

[torresmudo]

Absolutely. Hares the picture: https://imgur.com/a/MmTB7NX

I tried to do what the manual says but it simply wont move, I even removed one extra screw but nothing changed.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

When you insert a tool into the slot labeled "Remove ODD" are you inserting it into the black area or the silver area and pushing?

 

[torresmudo]

I'm inserting at the black area and pushing to the left side, but the optical disk drive simply won't move no matter what.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

I'm out of ideas.

I'm betting it's something simple though.

My only other thought is to remove the bottom casing to see what's causing the drive to be stuck.