CD drive :(

[Zyte]

Today my cd writer drive is now refusing to open and it has one of my fave cds in it . Just wondering how:

1. to open it to get my beloved cd out
2. if it can be fixed

thanks in advance

[Clunk]

if its got a small hole in the front, open up a paper clip and push it into the hole and the drive will open...

[Listy2021]

To answer 1):

There should be a very small round hole on the front of the drive, push a pin in it and the drive tray should open.

No idea about 2)

EDIT: Beaten to it

[killie99]

at less than £20 for a DVD writer I'd say it was time to upgrade - it'll cost you more than that to get the cd writer fixed. Scan has an NEC 5170 drive for £19.39