how to use the paper clip trick to open cd drive that is stuck

[moparker]

toshiba laptop - eject button not opening the dvd drawer - any tips on how to open it, please?

 

[Hellfire13]

there is a tiny hole on the tray where u need to insert the clip...this might be helpful...

http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/bph07168

 

[moparker]

no joy yet, so will reboot...fingers crossed

 

[Hellfire13]

keep us posted...

 

[moparker]

keep us posted...

Many many thanks - it worked on reboot. Appreciate your help ....I'm a newbie to forums etc.

 

[Hellfire13]

cheers mate

 

[1shado1]

keep us posted...

Many many thanks - it worked on reboot. Appreciate your help ....I'm a newbie to forums etc.

FWIW, when pushing the paper clip in the hole, it has to be pushed relatively hard, compared to just pressing the eject button.