F@%kin' computers

[Katman]

Can anyone suggest something to try to get my C drive draw open? When I press the button there's noises suggesting it wants to open and the light starts flashing but no luck.

[jrandom]

Is it a CD or DVD drive?

If so, there should be a pinhole opening somewhere around the tray - stick an unfolded paperclip into it and push, and it should pop open.

[mowgli]

If you're talking about a CD/DVDROM drive then there should be a little hole somewhere on the front face. Bend a paper clip straight and carefully push in through the hole to manually release the drive platter.

If it's a hard drive draw on a laptop then you need to shut it down first. There may also be a couple of screws you need to remove before the drive will drop out.

[Katman]

Dan, you're a fucking legend.

Edit: And mowgli.

Am I the only pillock who didn't know about the little hole?

[Pussy]

Is it a CD or DVD drive?

If so, there should be a pinhole opening somewhere around the tray - stick an unfolded paperclip into it and push, and it should pop open.

Pussy files for future reference... just checked my hard drive, there IS a small hole a paperclip will fit in. Thanks

[Drunken Monkey]

No no, it's his C drive he wants open! You need a set of jeweller's screw drivers for that - remove the top case and ignore the "Do not open" sticker. Then move the arm out of the way and carefully remove the shiney metal discs (don't get your finger prints on them!)...

[Katman]

Pussy files for future reference... just checked my hard drive, there IS a small hole a paperclip will fit in. Thanks

Ah ha. So not the only pillock then.

:msn-wink:

[jrandom]

don't get your finger prints on them!

Yes; forensic drive examination software would be all over those like a rash.

[vifferman]

Yes; forensic drive examination software would be all over those like a rash.
... and then you'd have to slather it with a topical ointment to get rid of the rash.
And then the drive would be fookted.

[Pussy]

Ah ha. So not the only pillock then.

:msn-wink:

Correct! You could write a comprehensive list of my computer knowledge on the back of a postage stamp with a carpenter's pencil... :msn-wink:

[Katman]

Ok, now when I close the draw with the disc in, the draw just automatically opens again.

(Or should I just set these valve clearances to whatever the fuck I feel like?)

[jrandom]

Ok, now when I close the draw with the disc in, the draw just automatically opens again.

Try twiddling the paperclip in the hole a bit to free the release catch.

Otherwise, congratulations, you need a new CD drive. You can probably get one at the local computer shop for about $30.

[vifferman]

D'Oh! :doh: D'Oh!!
You missed an opportunity for some smartarse comments to Katman about responsible computer operating and stuff.
I'd write summat, but I'm all hyped up on a double-shot flat white and double choc muffin :Punk:
And keyboard dyslexia has kicked in (but you wouldn't know it because of careful editing).

[Katman]

D'Oh! :doh: D'Oh!!
You missed an opportunity for some smartarse comments to Katman about responsible computer operating and stuff.
I'd write summat, but I'm all hyped up on a double-shot flat white and double choc muffin :Punk:
And keyboard dyslexia has kicked in (but you wouldn't know it because of careful editing).

Don't give me any responsible computer operating crap!

I'll be taking to it with a fucking great hammer in a minute.

[Skunk]

You are responsible for what happens to your computer you know.

[Pussy]

Don't give me any responsible computer operating crap!

I'll be taking to it with a fucking great hammer in a minute.

Shit, man, you and I could start our own IT business with our combined skills :msn-wink:

[MSTRS]

In a perfect world, you could indeed blame 'other factors' for your woes. But in this world it is likely to be an ID 10 T error....

[CookMySock]

These drives jam like this when you push them shut instead of pressing the button.

DB

[Maha]

Don't give me any responsible computer operating crap!

I'll be taking to it with a fucking great hammer in a minute.

Try throwing it at your nearest WRB.......it wont stand a chance!....:msn-wink:

[Gubb]

If computer users took some responsibility for their actions, then we wouldn't be in this mess in the first place...

[The Pastor]

I find a large hammer solves all my problems

[Taz]

I find a large hammer solves all my problems

Made a mess when you used it on your genital warts though eh?

[cs363]

Correct! You could write a comprehensive list of my computer knowledge on the back of a postage stamp with a carpenter's pencil... :msn-wink:

If anyone is doubting this I would be happy to confirm Pussy's pillock status! :bleh::rofl:

[Pussy]

If anyone is doubting this I would be happy to confirm Pussy's pillock status! :bleh::rofl:

You'll keep, Helen :bleh:

[cs363]

You'll keep, Helen :bleh:

OOOH! That's low :Playnice: :lol:

[sinfull]

I find the wall switch fixes a hell of problems ! Except the mornings hangover !

[Dave-]

DEL *.*

should I?

[pzkpfw]

DEL *.*

should I?

You missed a bit, to get it really clean:


DEL c:\*.* /s