Solved cd rom on computer not working

Derek May 13, 2011 at 16:18:50

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If the CD-ROM is not even rotating disks then there is no magic fix. You either have to replace it (recommended) or try to repair it. Please come back and let us know the outcome.

Hi thank you, its just so strange as my lab top is reasonably new and i dont use the cd rom much. Do you think that it has broken?

Derek May 14, 2011 at 12:40:01

It seems like it, if it is not rotating disks. Can you see it the drive in "Computer"? Have you tried several good CD's? Please come back and let us know the outcome.

Yes i can see it in device manager did a update on the drive and it also says that the device is working. The cd rom light flashes, but when i put it in it does not open not even if i go to my computer, its there and when i try open it it ejects the cd . I have tried various other cd's new ones but nothing! THIS IS DRIVING ME MAD

Derek May 14, 2011 at 14:14:07

Well, about the only thing I can suggest is that you go to Device Manager, expand to see the name of the drive then right click and "Uninstall". Reboot and it will reload the driver software. Other than that, it might be the drive itself but unfortunately I can't be certain. Please come back and let us know the outcome.

jefro May 14, 2011 at 14:55:04

Turn off laptop and then try to power it up. At that moment try to press the cd open button a few times. It may open then. I guess you could have put the cd in a bit off and not is jammed in. 1/3 of highway deaths are caused by drunks. The rest are by people who can't drive any better than a drunk.

Hi Well you will not believe it i got out my IT guy and a label had come off a cd and was stuck inside damaging the switch, hopefully he can repair it. will let you know. Thanks a lot for all your help!!!!!!

Derek May 17, 2011 at 05:28:28

Interesting outcome - thx for letting us know. That's the reason I never use labels, good old waterproof pen - not so pretty but no issues LOL. Please come back and let us know the outcome.