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Trapped CD i laptop

I have a CD stuck in my laptop. The computer is not registering that it's there and the eject button on the display is not doing anything. Please can anyone help? :)

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  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    If a CD or DVD gets stuck in your computer’s optical drive, you can actually extract it by yourself without seeking help from a technician. What you need to do is to insert a straightened paper clip into a tiny hole that is located on the front of the drive, typically right next to the eject switch. Once you’ve inserted the clip, the stuck CD should be easily ejected.
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103
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    In my experience, poke the pin in until something goes 'click' - this realises a lock, and you can then pull the drawer out and access the CD.

    Take it switching the machine off and back on hasn't cured it?
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