The thing on the computer where you put your cd's in won't open how can i get it to open?

Question

The cd thing on the little rectangular box thet starts the computer.

I have a Dell Windows XP. and the cd opener thing won't open how could i get it open

Answer 1

If you go in from the back, you can actually take the drive out by unscrewing it from the mount, and then you can try to open it physically.

Answer 2

There should be a small hole under the tray where you put your CD.  Straighten out a paper clip,insert it until you feel it hit something and gently push  the paper clip until the tray opens.  Just be careful and make certain that the paper clip is straight.