Another tech had this unit apart and I think there is a part missing that moves the latch plate to release the door when the eject button is moved. The latch plate is mounted inside the back case section and is made up of one stationary plate and one moving plate, the door has a bracket with two fingers that lock into the moving part of the latch plate when closed. There is nothing to connect to the latch plate to cause it to move and release the door. I have the micro fiche which does not show anything connecting to the latch plate, I called the Panasonic tech assistance line and they were no help at all. Would anyone happen to have one of this model or similar model to look at and tell me how this latch operates? Jim Myers Since 1972 Telrad Electronic Services Co. Fort Wayne, IN 46815 jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx 260-432-4486 Fax and Voice Fax is always on ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/