how can i open my cd -dvd compartment on my computer?

Hi,

File Explorer - Right Click the drive (if shown) - Eject.

If these do not help then be sure to check with the System Maker and/or Drive Maker's Support,

their on-line documentation and drivers, and ask in their forums (if any) about known issues.

Is the drive just stuck?

For tray drives :

Sometimes they get stuck. There is a little hole on the front of the CD drive that you can stick a 

paperclip in which will release the drive and allow it to open.

Create a Paperclip Drive Opener

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/ht/ppdropen.htm

Open a CD/DVD drive with paperclip.

http://www.josepino.com/?open\_cd-dvd\_paperclip

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For Slot Drives :

Check with System Maker on how to eject the disk.

Dell xps m1330 dvd drive will not eject cd inside <-- check these methods

http://www.fixya.com/support/t2643828-dell\_xps\_m1330\_dvd\_drive\_will\_not\_eject

Be careful as you can damage the drive using the method below :

You may need to get the driver working 1st however this might still work.

http://www.tech-tweak.net/2009/11/how-to-eject-stuk-dvd-from-slot-load.html

The method used on this Mac might work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpWieIoBBrk

How To Disassemble Laptop (Dell XPS M1330) <--- Voids any warranty! This is an example.

http://ahwee.com/how-to-disassemble-laptop-dell-xps-m1330

Also have heard double sticky tape on a playing or credit card can work.

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.