help needed with cd drive?
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it would be better to just buy a new drive
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I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.\nSome hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
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Check the Device Manager and make sure you have the proper drivers installed. If your PC recognizes it, (or it doesn't) and it doesn't read a known good disk, the drive is bad. Replace! You can also go to 'My Computer' and make sure Windows recognizes it there.
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it could be a dead drive that needs replaced. the dvd and cd reading heads are seperate, so it is possible for one to be working and not the other, and if you use the cd head more than the dvd, it isn't a stretch for it to be the one to give out first.\ntry a cleaning kit. if that doesn't work, you'll probably need to replace it.
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The first answer is not true. What you may need to do is replace the EIDE or ATAPI cable with a new one, and check if the power is connected okay.\nHaving done that, put a CD in the drive and open My Computer. There should be an icon with a picture of a CD-ROM.
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Take a paper clip, straighten it out. There should be a lil hole on the drive. Poke it in there slowly and push. The drive should come out a bit. Gently pull it open.
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Use the Spell Check next time. I'm afraid to tell you that your Cd-RW Drive has gone bad. The only  thing that you can do is buy another one, or obtain another one. You can download some diagnostic software for CD-RW drives.
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If you are using Windows XP it's called "diskpart". Go to Help and Support from your start menu for info. You do not need the CD for this.
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look for programs to make bootable CDs on the internet. You will need to enable the BIOS to boot from the CD.
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You need to make the CD a bootable disk. Make sure it is still set to boot the CD rom drive before it boots anything else. You might need to start in MS Prompt mode and just manually initialize setup.\n\nIm assuming youre trying to make a restore disk with your operating system?\n\nGo to this site:\nhttp://www.tech-forums.net/computer_articles/restore/restore-disk.php\n\nIt basically gives you step by step directions.
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hi, its easy just a piece of cake. . listen . Depends on the model but in general case here is what to do \n\nThere are 2 cables attached to cd rom. One is called the IDE ( which carries your data) . The other is Power Cable providing Power to CDROM. It will be like red , black and yellow. Pull out both the cables. CD rom is free\n\nWhen you want to attach it back. It goes from the Front. Slide it back from the front side of your PC. Your CD rom facing towards you. Now the trick is to attach both the cables. Hold the Power cable and plug it into your cdrom. if the cable is in the right positin it will plug in with ease. If its no plugging in then its the wrong position. Hold the IDE cable  and check for the slim red line on on side. Match this slim redline with RED cable on the powercable. They should be identical and parallel to each other. then insert the IDE cable. Once done . Go to the BIOS and chekc that your cd rom is detected or not. Ofcourse in the whole operation the PC should be off.\n\n IF you still have any questions you are welcome to contact me at(nashitkhan81@yahoo.com)\n\n         BBYEEEEEEE and GOOD LUCK
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Before buying a new one, try this:  First, check the cables (power and ribbon) to make sure they're seated properly.  Next, using the Device Manager, RIGHT click on the drive that's shown, and choose "uninstall".  Say "Yes" to the next question.  Then re-boot, and if the drive is working, Windows will find it as "new hardware" and install the drivers for it.  If it is still not recognized or not working, then sure, go ahead and purchase a new one.  By the way, you might as well get yourself a DVD drive if you're getting a new one, since it'll handle both DVD's and CD's as well.  Good luck.
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first check led of power of cd-rom is glowing or not.\nif not then check the power supply of drive. \nif it is glowing then check databus of drive and check it's connection in motherboard.\n\nthen it is not working then repair the operating system.
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no option dude got to have the cd\nor go to a different system with internet down the drivers from internet and use floppy to save the file in ur system and restart
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I would assume it needs drivers.\nIf it came with a CD, you need to run your CD.\nIf you got it used, and it came with no CD or info, look for a model number on it somewhere and do a google search on that number and see if there are some drivers you can download.\n\nIf your using a USB drive with Windows XP, there's a good chance you don't need to get some drivers. In this case, you need to look at the manufacturer's website.
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Try re-installing the drivers for the drive through the Device Manager in the Control Panel.\n\nIf you are unsure whether you have the drivers go to the manufacturer website and search for your model.\n\nThen you sgould be able to download the drivers with instructions on installation.
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There is a small pin hole on the front side of the CD drive below the tray. Insert a paper clip that has been straightened and press it hard. Hopefully it should open. If not the only other way is to disconnect the drive and then unscrew the covers and slowly try and lift the lever which locks the tray and then lift and push the tray out.But before you do all this try and first reboot the system just to see if the CD can be ejected.