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[Terbs]

Hi all....
This morning whilst putting in a blank DVD in the computer, only as the drawer went in, did I noticed the little foam washer thing from the DVD pack went in also
Can these things be taken apart by a plonker like me or is this a place my pinkies should not go. It seems to work still, but I don't want it catching fire or something
Advice appreciated.

[RobG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIG7P7r2jGk

[Terbs]

Ah...thanks mate....but its the taking apart of the unit, as the foam washer went in with the blank dvd...into the actual unit

[dbug]

A new one's only about £20 mate 

[Terbs]

A new one's only about £20 mate 

Oh...is that all....I expected dearer than that

[cnj]

if you remove the drive from the pc you should be able to  take the covers off and remove the foam spacer from the spinner area, how ever not sure about laptop drives, someone else should be able to confirm about that !

[Plomien]

they normally slide out with a couple of screws removed on a laptop.
PC full size the case comes off quite easily, worst case as dbug said the are only about £20 to replace

[Gaffers]

Before dismantling it try putting a sacrificial disc in covered in gum glue or something.  That might get it out if it's in the tray area

[Terbs]

they normally slide out with a couple of screws removed on a laptop.
PC full size the case comes off quite easily, worst case as dbug said the are only about £20 to replace

Yep, this is a full size PC....so I'll have a dabble.... thanks guys

[TheBoy]

New drive is less than £15 from most places, probably not worth rather around - you don't know if its done other damage.