Can anyone out there help me? My cd drive keeps opening whenever the
computer is switched on and does not stay closed.
If it opens during the POST screen, then it must be a hardware
problem. If it tries to close but opens again, then I'd say that the
tray is not hitting an end-of-travel limit switch, in which case the
drive's microprocessor would timeout and eject the tray. I'd look for
a dirty switch or a slipping rubber belt or dried grease on the rack.
If you hear motor noise when the tray is closed, then this would
suggest a belt or switch problem.
If disconnecting the ribbon cable from the rear of the drive stops it
from opening, then you have some obscure software problem.
- Franc Zabkar
