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Last answer on Nov 22, 2009 7:31:42 am GMT Rick, on Jun 4, 2009 12:47:16 am BST 
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Hello,
My DVD tray keeps opening. It will not stay closed more than 5-6 seconds unless the drive is in use. I can still play DVDs, it will read any DVD like it should, the darn thing just will not stay closed. When the drive has no disk in it, it pops open like it would if it were waiting for a disk. Eventually, the tray itself is going to get snagged on someting and physically break off.. Any suggestions?
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daywish, on Jun 4, 2009 3:09:13 pm BST

This is caused by a virus infection i will advise you to scan the whole pc system this can fix the error! Or may be there's a mechanic problem inside which open the tray when there's nothing inside!

   
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Gene, on Nov 4, 2009 1:22:16 pm GMT

How can you say that it is caused by a virus. My DVD player keeps opening and my computer has never been on the internet. It has even been check for Virus and none exists. So tell what really is wrong. Thanx

   
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svdonald, on Nov 9, 2009 12:50:14 am GMT

I have the same problem on my Dell PC w/ WinXP on it. Not sure if the Manufacturer or OS matters, but what I did was a google search "cd tray keeps opening" and came up with a bunch of issues.
One person suggested unplugging the data-cable from the back (if it's IDE, it a 2" ribbon cable, otherwise a SATA drive will have a red or blue 1/2" plug). Leave the power plugged to the CD-ROM (4-pin/wire). Of course, do this while the PC is powered down.
Then power up -- if the CD ROM still opens and closes, it's a possibility that the drive has some mechanical issues (eg. dirty open/close button, or just something haywire). If it doesn't open/close upon complete boot-up to Operating System (OS), then there could be some virus/malware on your system, despite your Anti-virus not finding anything...

Hope this helps.

Oh, BTW, my issue seemed to figure itself out after I tried unplugging the ribbon-cable from the back of the cd-drive... i guess something was dirty or was making a bad connection??? I haven't seen the issue for a few days now (compared to seeing the issue anytime my PC was on previous to the unplugging of the ribbon cable/data cable).

   
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shaz, on Nov 21, 2009 5:56:48 pm GMT

Dear Friend,
I have the same problem that my sony dvd writer keeps opening and closing by itself, how did u solve ur cd driver problem, pleases reply me to shaz68@sify.com


Thank you

   
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Shanavaz, on Nov 21, 2009 5:46:38 pm GMT

I have the some problem, my dvd drive keeps opening and closing itself, I scanned using antivirus software,but no virus. the problem is a electronic circuit problem in the drive board, I changed the drive board,it cost me 3 $,
now my dvd drive works well.

   
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 closeup22, on Nov 22, 2009 7:31:42 am GMT

Hi there,

its a hardware mechanic problem

you need to remove the drive

open the casing and clean the dust inside

Thanks

   
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