Disc will not eject??

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I have a Gateway and have never used the 3 1/2"disc. I am now taking a
computer course and cannot get the practice disc in the slot. My
grandchildren could have put one in but nothing will eject?? Any
suggestions. P
 
Usually 31/2 in disc is rejected by pressing on the button - normally right
under the slot.
If that does not work, look for a very small pin hole. Not far from the
button. Insert unfolded paper clip - press lightly. You should feel a
spring.
Do not use excessive force!
Mike A
 
If it's a old drive (I mean not on a new computer) and you have never used
it, the chances are that the drive is clogged up with dust. The air
circulation usually pulls cold air from the front of the case, blows it
across the components and out the back. Some air will have been sucked
through the 3½" drive too and it is probably too dirty now. (I didn't even
bother installing a floppy when I built my current computer: I just cannot
remember the last time I need to use one.)

At least they are very cheap as it looks lie you will need to change it.

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:I have a Gateway and have never used the 3 1/2"disc. I am now taking a
: computer course and cannot get the practice disc in the slot. My
: grandchildren could have put one in but nothing will eject?? Any
: suggestions. P
 
TF shared this with us in microsoft.public.word.newusers:
If it's a old drive (I mean not on a new computer) and you have never
used it, the chances are that the drive is clogged up with dust. The
air circulation usually pulls cold air from the front of the case,
blows it across the components and out the back. Some air will have
been sucked through the 3½" drive too and it is probably too dirty
now. (I didn't even bother installing a floppy when I built my
current computer: I just cannot remember the last time I need to use
one.)

At least they are very cheap as it looks lie you will need to change
it.
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Indeed. Go to "ye ole' computer shoppe" to get it either cleaned (or
preferably) replaced.
Floppy drives cost < 10 Euro (don't know the price in Monopoly money
aka US Dollars)

Of course, you should make sure first that there isn't any error
between keyboard and chair, just to save yourself the embarrassment. :)
 
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