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The dvd tray tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to the physical DVD tray on Windows PCs. Common problems include the tray opening unexpectedly during boot, clicking noises from the tray area, and automatic opening when using Windows burning software. Users also discuss hardware upgrades, such as identifying the correct socket type for replacing a laptop DVD tray. Troubleshooting tips often involve checking startup settings, clearing caches, or adjusting software behavior to prevent tray damage. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 and other versions where DVD tray behavior causes concern.
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    Windows 7 What is the clicking I hear?

    Okay, I installed a SSD in my laptop and I hear clicking sometimes opened my dvd tray yet I still get it. What is clicking, was not aware that chips click, are there any relays in a SSD Drive? I thought it might be the wireless mouse attached to the USB port but it is not that.
    • wilhelm1
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    • click dvd tray hardware installation laptop mouse relays ssd troubleshooting usb
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 DVD Tray opens on boot up

    I have been using Home Premium 64 bit Windows 7 for over a year and all of a sudden, without any know reason, my top DVD tray opens each time I boot up. The tray opens and a window appears saying to insert a disk. I don't see anything in the start-up folder or in MSConfig that would cause this...
    • tomrhyne
    • Thread
    • boot issues cache disk issues dvd tray home premium startup system settings troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 auto open DVD/cd tray

    Hello Here my first question on this forum I have a pc with a front door and the burning sw included with windows 7 auto open the dvd tray when clicking on the dvd drive or burning tool. So the tray will be damaged. I can't find a solution for this. Any help is welcome. Thanks in advance...
    • already
    • Thread
    • auto open burning software cd tray dvd tray hardware issues help request users windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Do you know what socket this is?

    Look at the attatchment. I'm upgrading my old HP Pavillion tx2000's DVD tray. All I've found is that it is a "12.7 mm PATA" socket. ? Is there any other name for that?
    • nukenate
    • Thread
    • dvd tray hardware hp pavilion laptop upgrade pata peripheral socket specifications tech support upgrade
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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