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ReadyNV: Can´t get out the Tray...
Hi Folks, seems to me i´m stupid. Due to a diskfailure i like to replace a HardDisk#2. But I can´t get the Tray out. Tried to push the Button and tried to do it with a paper clip. No latch comes ou...
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I've read that the approved method is to push a spike through the hole in the center of the button. This pushes on a widget that activates the sliding mechanism to release the catch.
I had one that was really stuck, but fortunately, once you get one out, you'll see how it all goes together and also that there is an another option to directly push the sliding plate downwards via the bottom middle front vent hole (above the button); I prefer this method as you're directly moving the plate.
You'll see that the first 'vent' hole is artificial (i.e. it's not a hole) but the one above has the sliding plate directly behind it. The plate has a hole that just appears at the top of the vent hole and no more. Get a pin or and insert it pointing upwards (at 45 deg) and you'll just catch the hole in the sliding tray. Lift the pin (effectively levering against the top of the vent hole) and it will then push the sliding plate downwards and thus release the catch.
FYI The bottom of the hole in the sliding plate is aboutr 24 mm directly above the hole in the middle of the stuck button whereas the top of the air vent is about 24 mm; that's why you need to offer the pin at 45 deg to catch it and why simply lifting your end of the pin will lever the back plate bit down (and open the catch). Now that I've described it, you'll see the bit I'm talking about if you shine a torch at it first.
Bri
I've read that the approved method is to push a spike through the hole in the center of the button. This pushes on a widget that activates the sliding mechanism to release the catch.
I had one that was really stuck, but fortunately, once you get one out, you'll see how it all goes together and also that there is an another option to directly push the sliding plate downwards via the bottom middle front vent hole (above the button); I prefer this method as you're directly moving the plate.
You'll see that the first 'vent' hole is artificial (i.e. it's not a hole) but the one above has the sliding plate directly behind it. The plate has a hole that just appears at the top of the vent hole and no more. Get a pin or and insert it pointing upwards (at 45 deg) and you'll just catch the hole in the sliding tray. Lift the pin (effectively levering against the top of the vent hole) and it will then push the sliding plate downwards and thus release the catch.
FYI The bottom of the hole in the sliding plate is aboutr 24 mm directly above the hole in the middle of the stuck button whereas the top of the air vent is about 24 mm; that's why you need to offer the pin at 45 deg to catch it and why simply lifting your end of the pin will lever the back plate bit down (and open the catch). Now that I've described it, you'll see the bit I'm talking about if you shine a torch at it first.
Bri
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