The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open For Removal Of A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd; The Computer Does Not Detect The Optical Drive - HP ProBook 6450b - Notebook PC User Manual

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

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

The computer does not detect the optical drive

If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in
the Device Manager utility.
1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.
2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by
User Account Control, click Continue.
3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Discs Drives or DVD/CD-ROM
drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing.
4. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:
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Update the driver.
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Uninstall the device.
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If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.