DVD Drive Problem

Discussion in 'Software' started by seifer699, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. seifer699

    seifer699 Private E-2

    A few weeks ago i noticed my dvd drive was not working. I would put different kinds of disc in (dvd and cd) and they would not read.

    It would make a bunch of sounds like it was reading when i put a disc in, and the disc symbol beside the cursor would flash. and my computer will lag a bit then it will look like this:

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/seifer699/ss-1.jpg

    I have tried uninstalling the driver and reinstalling but it still does not work.

    Anyone know what the problem could be? I have a PHILIPS DVD-RAM SDVD8821
     
    seifer699, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Give this a go, while it addresses another issue it could also relate to you not being able to open up the contents of your CD/DVD disks http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=145532

    Also with PC off unplug the drive cables from the motherboard and the dvd drive itself then re-plug them in, if possible use another IDE cable, connection may not be perfect or faulting IDE cable.
     
    DavidGP, Aug 15, 2008
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  3. seifer699

    seifer699 Private E-2

    does this apply to laptops too
     
    seifer699, Aug 16, 2008
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