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Thread: Disk Drive not reading CDs or DVDs

  1. #1
    Traci Guest

    Disk Drive not reading CDs or DVDs

    My CD/DVD drive (optical drive?) is not reading anything i put into it! It
    makes the same sounds that it always makes when I insert a new CD, but then
    nothing happens. It does not ask if I want to open it in Windows media player
    or any other program. So I tried opening all my programs manually, but still
    it does not show that anything is in the drive. Please help, I cannot
    understand why it would be doing this out of nowhere!
    Thank you so much!!


  2. #2
    Not Me Guest

    Re: Disk Drive not reading CDs or DVDs

    The drive could be dirty or may have failed.
    I run a CD/DVD cleaner disk once a month to keep the dust/dirt from
    buillding up on the heads.
    Some disagree with using the cleaner disks, but I have not found it to be a
    problem.

  3. #3
    Traci Guest

    Re: Disk Drive not reading CDs or DVDs

    Thank you very much, I just tried that, but there still seems to be a
    problem. Do you have any other ideas of what it could be? Thank you so much
    for your help!

  4. #4
    Malke Guest

    Re: Disk Drive not reading CDs or DVDs

    Replace the drive. It has died.

  5. #5
    Traci Guest

    Re: Disk Drive not reading CDs or DVDs

    Oh thank you, that is not good news :(
    I am very new at this, do you know what is the best way to replace this
    drive? and for the cheapest? I am no longer covered under warranty :(
    Thanks a lot for your help!

  6. #6
    Malke Guest

    Re: Disk Drive not reading CDs or DVDs

    Well, since I don't see where you said this is a laptop or a desktop I can'
    only suggest:

    1. If a laptop, call the laptop mftr. to purchase the part. Replacing a
    laptop optical drive is easy and will probably cost around $50.

    2. If a desktop, go to your favorite online or brick-and-mortar store and
    buy a new DVD-RW. It will cost around $30-60 depending on where you buy it.
    Very easy to put in.

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