My Cd/DVD Drive has ceased reading disks. It will make a sound as if it’s constantly trying to boot up, but with no success. The issue it’s having is the same as described in another persons problem.
https://computing.net/answers/ha…
But I don’t know if it’s because my setup is different, or it’s just that this post was made in 2005, but I’m having no luck with trying to fix it.
The computer I’m using is an ASUS Notebook N61Jq.
Big thanks in advanced for any help with resolving this issue.
You tried other DVDs after that I assume. Have you tried CDs ?
Maybe it has the one laser or it’s circuitry is malfunctioning problem – that’s probably the number two most frequent reason for optical drive failiure.
You specify your os as Windows 7- assuming that’s what the notebook has, that would indicate your notebook isn’t all that old, but if you have used the optical drive a lot, it could still have gotten enough use for either thing to be your case.
“…my area is prone to its power outs…”
You should get yourself an anti-power surge / voltage spike device to plug your AC adapter into in that case. Some made for use with laptops are quite small, designed to be portable – e.g. Tripplite makes at least one of those. Or, if you don’t move it elsewhere much, using a UPS. which also has that protection, would be wise.
If it was damaged by a power surge or a voltage spike, you don’t necessarily get symptoms immediately after that.