Just Another Stupid Question, lol

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Oooops!, Sep 26, 2006.

  1. Oooops!

    Oooops! MajorGeek

    Hi! Just curious as to whether this is the truth or not.

    I was told to "close" the CD tray by using the button only. If someone were to close the CD tray by gently pushing it, it could cause a mechanism inside to break. True or false?
    Thanks, just one of them things that make you go, hmmmm?
    ;)
     
    Oooops!, Sep 26, 2006
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  2. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    HI!
    I found this:
    OPEN/CLOSE
    Always use the handy OPEN/CLOSE button for the CD transport tray both for opening and closing the CD player. Although the CD player tray will close if you push on it, this will quickly wear out the transport device, so again, please use the open/close button.



    :)
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  3. Oooops!

    Oooops! MajorGeek

    Thanks for answering my stupid question!
    I appreciate it.
     
    Oooops!, Sep 26, 2006
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  4. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    I know you know this:
    The only stupid question is the question that doesn't get asked.
    ,,,and you're welcome!
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  5. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    I would say that 95% of people just push it in, as the button is usually hard to get at. :D Bazza

    ===

     
    bigbazza, Sep 26, 2006
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  6. Clark_Kent

    Clark_Kent MajorGeek

    For me i use the button only to open to close i push the tray...always...
     
    Clark_Kent, Sep 26, 2006
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  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    YOU MEAN THERE IS A BUTTON??? Guess I can throw away that paper clip I been using in that itsy bitsy hole!!:mad: :mad: :mad:
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  8. Bladesofhalo

    Bladesofhalo MajorGeek

    I use a program that i just click and it closes both of my drives..all without moving my arms :D
     
    Bladesofhalo, Sep 26, 2006
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  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    WHAT???.....you wiggle your nose? Oh, genie ....where the h*ll is that bottle...
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  10. rogvalcox

    rogvalcox MajorGeek

    I've always pushed it closed...and I've got a cd drive that is going on 6 years now, and shows no sign of wear & tear!!

    I think all mnufacturers just say that to cover there butt!! Granted...you don't want to give it the kung fu kick to close it...but a little nudge has never rendered my drive damaged.

    Roger
     
    rogvalcox, Sep 26, 2006
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  11. silverman

    silverman Private E-2

    Sorry to be pedantic, but, surely the question isn't stupid if not asked, but the person themselves is stupid, for not realising the merit of asking whatever questions may come into his head..?


    My brother has broken 2 cd drives by constantly pushing them shut, one hi fi drive, one PC CD rom drive. Bah, you must all be buying from high quality manufacturers
     
    silverman, Sep 26, 2006
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  12. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    @ silverman AKA: Mr. Pedantic :)
    WHATEVA! :eek: I don't know any stupid people. I don't call anyone stupid either. That's just plain stupid. :mad:
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  13. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member


    Youse talking about me, sista???!!!!:mad: :mad:

    Could be spam time at high noon, lady!!:p
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  14. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    You are stupid like a fox, TimW!
    I don't call anyone stupid. EDIT: Well, I call people 'dumb a$$es, sometimes...does that count?
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  15. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    WHAT!!!! Thems fightin' words, missy.
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  16. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    FORGERY!!! That's jail time, Mr.!!
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  17. silverman

    silverman Private E-2


    Yes, its better to imply someone is stupid by using phrases like "I don't know any stupid people. I don't call anyone stupid either. That's just plain stupid" :)
     
    silverman, Sep 26, 2006
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  18. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    Having a bad day, are we? :)
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  19. silverman

    silverman Private E-2

    mmmm, not really, sorry if that came across as hostile somehow, was meant in good humour :)
     
    silverman, Sep 26, 2006
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  20. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    That's cool...plenty of my 'bad days' are funny when I look back on them.
    No offense intended, or taken.
    :D
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  21. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I surely hope you are not thinking that there was an implication of the aforementioned .....having gained a few insights over the last year of my life (hehe) ...there are multiple reasons that people don't ask questions ...from feeling ashamed at the thought that they might be viewed as stupid (how rude of our society to instill this in children), to not realizing the import of the question and how there may be many others too afraid to ask it, or simply not having the experience to have formulated the asociation to concieve of the question in the first place.

    Kids are hesitant due to insecurities with their peers ...old farts just don't give a damn anymore what anyone thinks and will ask to their hearts content.:) :)

    Oh, sure, kiss and make up while I'm doing the dissertation,
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  22. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    ...told ya you was stupid like a fox, Tim!
    You've just blown your cover!!
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  23. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Sure ....now start calling me a varmit ....do you know no shame, woman????
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  24. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    Yes, I DO....but I don't talk about it.
    ...and BTW...what have you done with Darlene?
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  25. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    LOL .....could I see some proof ....ya got a diploma with "shame" cloverleafs....or is that phi beta shamus?
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  26. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    You don't want to see me when I feel ashamed...it's a pitiful sight.
    ....and did you call me an old fart?
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  27. silverman

    silverman Private E-2

    Alas, peer pressure. Tis indeed a formidable vice.

    Verbally bested by you TimW, I have been. I can't be blamed for failing to think of the further implications of someones failing to ask a question that may strike them......... I'm stupid :)
     
    silverman, Sep 26, 2006
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  28. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I have much better manners than to speak disrespectively of my elders ...gezzz....(unlike a few around here discuss me, harrumph!).

    I was waxing philosophic ....:) :)
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  29. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member


    Dang, it, you young whipper snapper ...the point was that no one is stupid ...just too many people buy into what others tell them they are ...point in fact ...had a small class of 7 & 8th grade kids ...they were the "trouble" kids and assigned to a class all by themselve (read no one wanted to deal with them) ...with a little faith in them, some minor prompting with select "challenges" they were actually the brightest kids in the school ....they could do mind puzzles that had the 12th graders asking me how to solve ...I told them to ask the kids in the class ....They were living down to expectations ...it was pathetic. The following year they had some confidence and where challenging themselves. So, with all respect to you, I don't buy into stupidity.
    Now cultural bias is a whole nother issue.:)
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  30. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    LOL...wan, my friend...wan now.
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  31. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    What? With all this wax on me???:confused: :confused:
     
    TimW, Sep 26, 2006
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  32. COMPUABLE

    COMPUABLE First Sergeant

    >> Toni_1947 HI! I found this:OPEN/CLOSE <<

    There is a freeware program developed by Kana Solution which is called CD Tray which is another good one to use for either opening or closing media drives.

    Also CD Tray can detect all the CD (or DVD) drives connected to the computer and can be used to open and close the (or DVD) drives by simply clicking the popup menu from Windows system tray. To find it on the web; simply Google the exact term: CD Tray Version 1.0.0.1 (and then choose the first search result).

    Note: I originally found this program many years ago when I could no longer "open or close" the CD tray by using the button on the box; but I've used it on all my computers since then. It's very handy and it can be set to "start with windows" but uses very little resources when idle.

    Good Luck!
     
    COMPUABLE, Sep 26, 2006
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  33. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    Thanks COMPUABLE, but I use the button. :)
     
    Toni_1947, Sep 26, 2006
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  34. Burning_Monkey

    Burning_Monkey MajorGeek

    It's no the pushing shut the drive drawer that is the problem, it's pushing it shut from an off angle that screws things up. That puts unneeded strain on the rails in the machine and what not.
     
    Burning_Monkey, Sep 27, 2006
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  35. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    What CD tray? Are you guys talking about the cup holder?
     
    ItsWendy, Sep 27, 2006
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  36. Burning_Monkey

    Burning_Monkey MajorGeek

    There is a company that makes a combo cup holder/ cigarette lighter for a 5 1/4in bay. I always thought that was funny as all hell.
     
    Burning_Monkey, Sep 27, 2006
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  37. BCGray

    BCGray Guest

    What do you mean cup holder Bill, we both know you mean BEER Holder right:)
     
    BCGray, Sep 27, 2006
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  38. Oooops!

    Oooops! MajorGeek

    Wow! Although I feel like a real idiot asking my question, you guys sure have given me some laughs!
    :eek:
     
    Oooops!, Sep 27, 2006
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  39. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    What??? Did you start this?

    Hey, anybody know what the queston was?

    Oooops! ....was it answered?

    If not, we're just going to party on till maybe someone stumbles upon it...hehe
     
    TimW, Sep 27, 2006
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  40. Oooops!

    Oooops! MajorGeek

    Party on dude!
    :D
     
    Oooops!, Sep 27, 2006
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  41. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Okay ...now that we got Oooops out of the way.......where were we?
     
    TimW, Sep 27, 2006
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  42. N5638J

    N5638J Guest

    Ooops never mind :p running slow today ;)
     
    N5638J, Sep 27, 2006
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