My cd rom will not open on my dell desk top?

night_train_to_memphis

Try right-clicking the CD-ROM icon in File Explorer, My Computer, or available drives, and seeing whether there's an Eject option.

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straighten a paperclip, insert it in the hole in front to release lock

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you broke it

Anony

Happens to me every once in a while. Just hit the button a whole bunch of times. If that doesn't work, stick a butter knife in and try to pry it.