I fixed my CDROM drive

[Dax_Brandy]

my Cyber cdrom drive was freaking out eversince. the tray wont come out when i pressed on the eject button. in would open on the ~fifth time i press the button. and before I myself freaked out and threw the darn thing away, i decided to rip it apart and see what i can do...

have a look here:

http://www.pbase.com/daxbrandy/repai..._eject_problem

and so the Fix worked.. saves me a few bucks, eh.

i assume it was out of warranty correct?

[Dax_Brandy]

it is still within warranty period... i have plans to replace it anyway so i didnt consider returning it for warranty claims. but it's working now and besides the store were i bought it has very poor aftersales support.

[Bovon]

Good deal Dax, I have been into a few to lube the drive worm gear and/or laser rails and locking mechanism.

How did you attach the plastic extender?...some type of plastic glue or epoxy?

5mm plastic thingie

Ya can't get more technical than that.

[Dax_Brandy]

i used 'Mightybond' quick drying glue. just like loctite.. it's a strong glue.

and that 5mm plastic thingie is a part of a cable tie or tie wrap..geez i dont know how to call it.

I believe in most parts catalogs, it's call the "Level Mechanism Extender Thingie".

Radio Shack sells them in bulk, but you do have to cut off the long handle they're attached to. The handle is for ease of installation in tight places.

[Dax_Brandy]

bingo evilrick!!

i have to do some sanding and filing thought on the edges to make the sides perpindicular.