2006-12-27 09:36:10 · 4 answers · asked by conziztenze 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Okay I am physically trying to remove two drives (a cd burner and dvd drive) out of a Xion Solaris case which only has the PSU (Power Supply Unit) in it. They are both uptop and can't remove neither of the two. I tried pulling from the front and pushing from the back, with no success.
2006-12-27 10:06:51 · update #1
All screws are removed, and I am trying to remove the drives without damaging them because they will be used in another computer.
2006-12-27 10:08:48 · update #2
If you mean the CDROM is stuck in the CDROM player, there is a small hole on the fron that lets you insert a straightened paperclip. This will pop the tray open, but I suggest doing this when the machine is turned off.
If you mean that you want to PHYSICALLY remove the CDROM drive from inside the PC, The drive usually has four screws (two on each side) that hold it in the drive bay. Some drives you have to push out from the inside after disconnecting the power connector, IDE connector, and possible a CD audio connector. Others must be pushed into the case from the outside and removed that way (making room to do so by removing any video card or other PCI card that may be in the way...)
If your computer is a name-brand (Dell, Compaq, etc) then perhaps you can list the brand and the model number and we can tell you better what to do. For example, my Dell has these green clips on each side that slide in and out with the drive. You have to screw the tracks to the drive, then slide the tracks in and out in the slots to get the drive in or out.
2006-12-27 09:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by SteveN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check both sides of the CD reader's case, there may be some more screws, if they are all out try to wiggle it out, it may be somewhat stuck.
Pull from the front while pushing from the rear (inside the computer case)
2006-12-27 17:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some computers,especially hp you have to remove the front plastic cover and remove them from the front. Look inside the box and they will be some plastic tabs that you have to unlock them. Might be 3 of them on each side.
2006-12-27 17:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by Roadman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 Iron should do it.
2006-12-27 17:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by rikster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋