DVD Drive Won't Eject DVD

[Andus]

I just watched a DVD on my laptop and when it was over I tried to eject
the DVD but nothing happens. The eject button feels the same as always
when I depress it. Would this be a mechanical problem, or could it be
something deeper?

 

[paulmd]

I just watched a DVD on my laptop and when it was over I tried to eject
the DVD but nothing happens. The eject button feels the same as always
when I depress it. Would this be a mechanical problem, or could it be
something deeper?

Could be a bad drive. Could be Software. Can you eject using the
windows explorer? Can you try to eject during the POST. (Power On Self
Test)

 

[antioch]

I just watched a DVD on my laptop and when it was over I tried to eject
the DVD but nothing happens. The eject button feels the same as always
when I depress it. Would this be a mechanical problem, or could it be
something deeper?

Andus

Have you tried the 'opened up paper-clip' put very carefully in the tiny
hole just under the DVD drawer.
Place it in the hole - keep it level - use slight pressure when inserting.
Rgds
Antioch

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Reboot the PC and try again.