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Messed up CD-ROM drive

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by Kevin16, Dec 31, 2004.

  1. Kevin16 Newcomer, in training Posts: 173

    I have a CD-ROM drive that's not detecting any CD's. The device manager says that it is working ok.

    Can anyone help?
    Kevin16, Dec 31, 2004
    #1

  2. craisin

    hows your bios I am interested to see if others with more experience have to say about programs like Bios Wizard which was free at Major Geeks a while ago and tells you if your bios is functioning correctly :D
    craisin, Dec 31, 2004
    #2

  3. zephead TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,483

    sometimes in windows a driver(s) can become corrupted. check that out, replace drives with one you know works and see...
    zephead, Dec 31, 2004
    #3

  4. Kevin16 Newcomer, in training Posts: 173

    Im pretty sure its a hardware problem. It can detect the CD but it says its blank.
    Kevin16, Jan 1, 2005
    #4

  5. zephead TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,483

    try replacing the busted drive with one you know works. if the replacement works, the old drive is broke. it the new one doesn't work, you will have to look elsewhere...like at the drive controller/cable/mobo/windows.
    zephead, Jan 2, 2005
    #5
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