I know that I have seen people post about this before, but I couldn't find a definite fix. I have a sammy drive that won't eject unless I give the top of the case a hit before I use the eject button. Is there a simple fix for this?

Never had this problem, but my sammy doesn't always fully eject on coldboots. Funny, eh?

Its a real common problem that I am seeing more and more with the version b samsungs (early version). You can fix it by opening up the xbox and taking the drive out.

Open up the top of the drive and get the tray to eject by pushing on the white tab thing at the front. Pull the tray out and then fully pull it out by pushing in the two tabs on either side. This will let you separate the tray from the drive. Get some metho and some cottonbuds or tissues or something and give it a good clean. You then need to put some lubricant on the tray. I think you are meant to use drygrease or something.

Put it all back together and your drive will function as new.

I found out my problem AFTER I hacked my dvd case lid up (making a window ) The white spindle has a magnet in it, and when there is no dvd it sticks to the drive spindle causing it not to open, It was happening way before I cut the lid up, and my only fix was to push the tray in as it tried to eject effectivly loosening the magnet so the tray woudl slide out. After I cut the lid I was able to adjust it a bit so it no longer has problems opening. Hope it helps a bit

Try relubing all the eject mecanisms, and get a new belt for the motor. Belts can be purchased from studiosoundelectronics.com (No Affiliation)