[TheForge] Computer question

[Chris Caswell]

A selective startup means you choose what items are loaded at startup-this
eliminates wasting resources on programs that are used infrequently.
(Run-type msconfig and click on startup)  I did not open the case nor drop
the computer.  Maybe it just died?

Chris
>
> NOt sure what you mean by "selective startup".  In any event,
> your CD drive should open or close regardless.  If I power up
> a CD drive that is not conected to a computed and press the
> open/close button, it will open or close normally.  That yours
> is not would appear to indicate a hardware problem.  Make
> sure everything is connected.  Did you open the case?  Could
> the power supply have become disconnected?
>
> -Andy
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