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CD ROM Disk Holder

I have a Micron Mellinnia PC, with what seems to be an oversize CD ROM Tray for the CD. there is About 1/16" of space all around the CD. It has these little rectangle pieces of plastic, that come out on 4 sides. One of them is Recessed slightly less than the other three. I tried to get it out to the same length as the other, but I can't get it to move. when I put a CD in the Drive and push it in, it just opens up again.

Anyone know what can be done?/ Whats Wrong? I have been told by the users it has worke idn the past.

TIA,

Jess

Callandor

Those recessed tabs are probably for installing the drive on its side and allows you hold the CD to the tray without tumbling out. If all four are not the same, I would say it sounds defective.

JessP

ASKER

Hi Callandor:

The drive is Horizontal. The three tht are out further still do not hold the CD in place.

Callandor

How do the tabs affect CDs? Do they cause them to sit higher? We need a more accurate description of these tabs.

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adamdrayer

Also, about that one tab. often times the tabs can be moved by rotating them rather then pulling them. Try and swing it around like the hand of a clock. It really has no bearing on the outcome of the drive in a horizontal position though.

JessP

ASKER

Burrcm etal:

Thank you for your help. I ran your tests burrcm, and they all failed. I am going to replace the drive.

AU is a GREAT place.

Jess