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OPPO BDP83 drawer won't open. AAAAARGH!

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And it's a long weekend. Took the top off and don't even see anything to, ah, force gently. No disc inside either. Anyone?

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Thanks folks, it's now working at least occasionally, but... - Poles Apart 15:46:47 01/16/12 (2)
...I can no longer trust the thing. Wonder if OPPO would allow a trade-in for a better machine?

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- {{{Wonder if OPPO would allow a trade-in for a better machine?}}} - three_sox 04:50:47 01/17/12 (1)
  ... Don’t wonder mate, ask them.
  
  Good luck.
  
  Smile
  
  Sox
  - After I wondered, I asked. But I posted on the holiday weekend so I had to wait. - Poles Apart 15:39:15 01/17/12 (0)
    Still waiting for an answer.
    
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that's happened to me twice. First, on one tray of an Onkyo dual tray - Road Warrior 15:40:28 01/15/12 (0)
CD burner and the second time, on BOTH trays of a Harmon Kardon CD burner. Each worked flawlessly for at least a year. Now they'e both trash.

My 3 OPPOs are still opening and closing nicely. Good luck.

"I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
RE: OPPO BDP83 drawer won't open. AAAAARGH! - Inmate51 13:14:28 01/15/12 (0)
I can't say for sure, but is there a very small hole (~ 1/16" inch diameter) on the front of the unit, below the tray? If so, take a large paper clip (not the whimpy regular size) or other piece of stiff wire and gently insert it. It turns the gears which will open the drawer at least partway.

If not, you can try a wood chisel and a hammer. ;)

Or, try a piece of duct tape to use to pull on the drawer itself. However, be careful! Duct tape is a dangerous tool, and should only be used by skilled professionals.

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