Aspire x1200 dvd drive won't open

I have recently been given a free Acer Aspire x1200 mini desktop. It works perfectly except for the DVD Drive. It lights up and sounds like it wants to open but it's stuck. I accessed the emergency pin hole and there's nothing in the drive. I disconnected everything to give it a thorough clean (it was covered in dust. I put everything back in and reconnected everything the way it was before. I started it back up and the tray still won't open.

I'm thinking the DVD Drive needs to be replaced nut I don't know for sure. It could also be the SATA cable that connects to the board might need replacing. Is there anyone out there who can help me? I would love to fix this up and sell it for some money towards fixing my car.

Any help greatly appreciated!!!

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laurent_14

Hello,

The rack/pinion must be blocked by the dust. Watch this french video. I would clean the inside of the DVD frive.

misskatfix

The video is good but I can't understand a word he's saying since it's in french. I guess I got the jist of it though so thanks. I still don't think its the dust thats causing it not to open, but I'll take a look!

misskatfix

Ok I took the drive apart as someone told me to so I could clear away any dust accumulated inside. I cleaned the dust with isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs and some canned air. I also put some gear oil I had on anything that slides. Upon further inspection I noticed how tight the rubber belt was around the mechanism that slides the tray back and forth. I looked around for a tiny elastic band and was actually able to find one in a drawer. I replaced the rubber belt with the elastic band and the door seems to have more play now. After doing this I reconnected the data cords and try and then attached the power cable. As soon as I turn it on I hit the button to eject the drive and it opened.