Spanky Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Spilt coffee on my laptop and it's ruined. FM cd is inside and there's no way to get it out. It's one of those cd drives that sucks the cd in (like a Wii) and there's no little hole to put a pin into. It's only 3 months old too Any suggestions? Nothing illegal please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Spilt coffee on my laptop and it's ruined. FM cd is inside and there's no way to get it out. It's one of those cd drives that sucks the cd in (like a Wii) and there's no little hole to put a pin into. It's only 3 months old too Any suggestions? Nothing illegal please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0rDAnG93 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 If theres no way of repairing the laptop smash it up and hopefully the cd will come out safe and sound. Smashing things always helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tottenham2k7 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 if it was any other CD i would suggest leaving it and taking it too a repair shop or contacting ther company you bought it from... However! seeing as its an FM disk..Grab the laptop,Smash it around alot and then carefully remove the disk from the scrap heap on the floor. nah i would go for my first option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serdar Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Spanky: Spilt coffee on my laptop and it's ruined. FM cd is inside and there's no way to get it out. It's one of those cd drives that sucks the cd in (like a Wii) and there's no little hole to put a pin into. It's only 3 months old too Any suggestions? Nothing illegal please. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> take it back to store where you bought the laptop. I believe they know how to open it. Although I can not be sure if can they recover your laptop in case your hardware is damaged badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytheway Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tottenham2k7: if it was any other CD i would suggest leaving it and taking it too a repair shop or contacting ther company you bought it from... However! seeing as its an FM disk..Grab the laptop,Smash it around alot and then carefully remove the disk from the scrap heap on the floor. nah i would go for my first option </div></BLOCKQUOTE> lmfao...... i like the way you think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 It's Dell (Ireland) and they're ignoring my emails to repair it. Any short-term suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmead63 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 If it's ruined I would seriously take it apart to get it, you've nothing to lose and will salvage your hard drive in the process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmead63 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Tweezers are always an option, but you *may* scratch the disk. You'd need to put a little tape around the end of each pincer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Don't want to take it apart in case I make it unrepairable or something (I'm not the most computer savvy here). And tweezers are too thick. The opening is pretty much the width of a cd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tottenham2k7 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 In that case definatley leave it and wait until tomorrow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serdar Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Spanky: It's Dell (Ireland) and they're ignoring my emails to repair it. Any short-term suggestions? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I used a dell laptop before; chances are high that your CD/DVD drive is attachable meaning that you should be able to take it off completely(there should be a small trigger at the back and then you just pull it away from the laptop) and put it back to another Dell laptop which can actually work, then open the drive and take your precious disc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanno7hi Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Matt Jones: Tweezers are always an option, but you *may* scratch the disk. You'd need to put a little tape around the end of each pincer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> try to use ptfe tape its nice and soft or just bust it open. Spanky smashin it is probably a good idea and I never buy dell here in ireland, i used to work in their repairs/returns place in limerick for a summer job years ago, nothin got fixed properly. My xbox went on fire before when i was playing madden 07 i just bust it open the disc was grand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever FFS Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Sheesh .. some of you muppets are barbarians You need a paper clip which you straighten or another reasonably strong piece of wire. On the CD drive there will be a very small hole which you insert the wire into which will release the CD drive and force it out a centimeter or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal postie Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 doesn't sticking a needle in the hole just below the drive release the mechanism? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever FFS Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Perhaps I am the muppet .. didn't read that it was a slot drive You may be able to use a knife to gently prise the drive open to remove the CD.. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saulty2805 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 its called a HAMMER Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal postie Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by saulty2805: its called a HAMMER </div></BLOCKQUOTE> please hammer. dont hurt 'em. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACJMY2K Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 get a screwdriver? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
turn it upto 11 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 a saw, just saw around where the cd is, then you dont have to smash it and risk smashing the disk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCM Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by postal postie: doesn't sticking a needle in the hole just below the drive release the mechanism? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes that does release the lock on the tray, you just need to open the door to the cd drive then pull the tray out by hand. Had to do this a few times in the past on my computers and works a charm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathReborn Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 The simplest way to get at the disk without causing the disc dmage is to unscrew the case of the laptop then using either the screwdriver/alan key required to take the CD-ROM apart. This will void all warranties & most likely make the drive unusable but the disk should remain unscathed. If you don't have the tool the CD-ROM needs i'd suggest a small chisel & hammer and with the drive flat on the largest side go through the case right at the edges until you can lever the case off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Stinson Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Personally, I'd just tear the laptop apart if it's already ruined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SCM: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by postal postie: doesn't sticking a needle in the hole just below the drive release the mechanism? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes that does release the lock on the tray, you just need to open the door to the cd drive then pull the tray out by hand. Had to do this a few times in the past on my computers and works a charm. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Are you actually reading the post...It is a slot-in drive....There is no hole to put the needle into....Jebus Christ.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie MUFC Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Personally, I'd try carefully taking the laptop apart, as opposed to ripping it to shreds. Get a large white sheet, put it on the floor and put every screw/collection of screws, and parts, in an orderly "list" on the sheet, then when you've (hopefully) removed the disk from the drive, you can try and put the laptop back together in the reverse order by going up the "list". I've done this with laptops, hard drives and video recorders, especially my current VCR - my old United tapes are forever getting jammed in it and chewed up. Sometimes I think my VCR supports Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesy Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 a laptop will never be broken (unless you actually use a hammer or whatho....) If you can afford it, take it to your local inderpendant repair shop. ALWAYS cheaper than chain stores (my local one is £30 + any excess), just explain whats happened and ask em to put the disk to one side(they will play it for a few hours on end to start though...) I know this as i did works experiance at such a place..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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