Eclipse 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 Well, I received a new CD burner today in the mail. I decided to install it. Well, of course, there is a remaining CD bay. I thought..."It should be easy, just pop out the cover facing the PC closing the CD bay, and boom, easy installation. BUT.....nope. I have NO CLUE on how to take out that cover. I tried taking it out by force, but I didn't want to risk breaking it. Inside of the empty CD bay, there are like 2 tabs in there. They look like they could slide out...but they didn't. What can I do? I have no clue what to do next! By the way, it's a Compaq Presario 5000 Series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I'm That Damn Zzzzz Report post Posted January 30, 2004 Try this link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 We have the same computer. The process it quite simple if you read those directions. I had to do that to unplug my worthless piece of crap CD-RW drive that came installed, although I still havent figured out how Im supposed to get my disk out of it since it doesn't even have a manual release pin hole thing. Its not a big deal since the disc isn't important and probably scratched up a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BX 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 You dont need a burner, despite what anyone tells you. Making CDs and DVDs are quite easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 All you need is a lighter.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 And a microwave with a green sharpie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 Or a drill, some virgins and leather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Kid 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 Same thing happened to me installing my burner, but I got it off by using FORCE~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eclipse 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2004 The lighter thing...NAH!! Well, The Kid gave me the best advice....FORCE. I put the most force EVER on that thing, and it popped out. I already burned a CD....SWEET!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bort Report post Posted January 31, 2004 Same thing happened to me, I spent 2 hours trying to get the cover off, I even stapped the metal thing that was in the way.....beside the floopy drive there was 2 things that i pushed on and it opened it up for me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BX 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2004 You didnt have to do that. You should have looked into the cavity, and said, "Alt-f4". Works for me all de time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
