Topic: Fixing A Sticky Samsung Drive (Read 56 times)

XxDUNITxX · « **on:** May 15, 2007, 11:00:00 AM »

Is there anyone that could give me some pointers on fixing samsung drives that have problems ejecting? I have about 8 of them now (version A's) that will not eject every time that I hit the button, but the have perfet lasers in them. I know that the problem is not with the xbox faceplate that is on them I think it is an internal problem. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem or knows how to fix it. Thanks for any help!!!

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2007, 12:28:00 PM »

Replace the drive eject belt with a *slightly* smaller version, and it will fix your problem.

You see, these drives used a cheap and poorly designed eject belt (more like a rubber band actually) to eject the tray, and over time these belts get worn, or just simply slip entirely instead of ejecting. So by replacing it with a *slightly* smaller version of the belt, you are making the connection between the motor and the gear tighter, thereby creating more torque and ensuring that the drive ejects properly.

NOTE: This belt is EASY to find, just eject the drive and you will see it right there in the front of the drive.

XxDUNITxX · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2007, 01:29:00 PM »

any ideas on where I could get a better or smaller belt or what I could use in its place Frosty?

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2007, 02:00:00 PM »

Your best bet is taking one out of a dead CD player, DVD player, DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive...

Or you could find a place online that sells them in bulk.

pimpmaul69 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2007, 11:51:00 PM »

you dont ever have to replace the rubberband.. wipe it off with a towel and also the gears it attaches to.. if it still sticks clean off the white piece that pushes the motor assembly up and down and possibly relube it if it is still sticking

Chancer · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2007, 01:34:00 AM »

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you dont ever have to replace the rubberband.. wipe it off with a towel

What?
Replace the belt. They cost pennies and it will cure the problem. This type loading belt is famous for problems. They simply expand slightly after a period of time and the belt slips slightly.

Broadband_Junky · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2010, 09:22:00 PM »

Majority of the time (in my experience) this is the magnet. Some people are dead set on replacing the band for some reason. you can test this by putting a disc in the drive and opening and closing it several times(10). If the problem goes away, it is the magnet.

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