What does it mean when a CD drive does not close?

A CD-ROM or other disc drive tray that does not close or remain in the drive is often an indication of a hardware failure. However, the steps below can still be attempted before replacing the drive. Stuck disc or object in drive

What should I do if my disc tray does not close?

If there is a disc in the tray remove it and make sure it is not the cause of your problem. The drive button can break. If you are using the button to put the tray back in the drive try pushing the tray towards the drive instead. All disc drives support the ability to gently press the tray to put it back into the drive.

What should I do if my CD is stuck in the drive?

If a disc is stuck in the drive try using a pair of needle nose pliers and remove the disc. If you’re concerned about damaging the disc (if not already damaged), you may want to consider removing the drive and disassembling it.

What to do if your DVD drive is not recognized?

In Device Manager, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the CD and DVD devices, and then select Uninstall. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, select OK. Restart the computer. After the computer restarts, the drivers will be automatically installed. If your problem is not solved, try the next method.

Why does the disc tray open when I Burn a CD?

Programs that are using the drive, such as a software CD player or disc burner, can cause your disc tray to open automatically. Don’t be alarmed if the tray pops open automatically when your CD-R is finished burning.