HP dv4-2045dx manual Troubleshooting, Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or

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7 Troubleshooting

The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or

DVD

1.Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.

2.Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops.

3.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

4.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Troubleshooting Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components Component DescriptionUsing the MediaSmart button select models only Adjusting the volume Using the media activity hotkeys Using HP MediaSmart software Multimedia softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discAudio Connecting external audio devices Checking your audio functionsConnecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Watching TV select models onlyPage Identifying the installed optical drive Optical driveUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RSelecting the right disc CD-R discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing music Watching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating or burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD Webcam Troubleshooting Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD orComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalled Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Index DVD