Free Technical Repair TipCD and DVD players Many Computer CD Drives and DVD players use a square rubber "load belt" to open and close the drawer If the drawer doesn't open or close you probably need to replace the "load" belt Please measure the circumference (=length) & thickness of the old belt (047" is the thickness of a dime);Oring belts are named after their circular cross sections, which are made from elastomeric plastic materials, such as rubber, nylon or urethane Of these, urethane is the most popular Because they use such stretchable material, oring belt drives do not require belt tensioners Find an Oring that matches as closely as possible the size of your broken belt or your piece of string If you can't find an exact match, go for the slightly smaller size Put the rubber Oring