Dilemma with my CD/DVD drive
sonicpanda
SF bay area, California
The CD/DVD drive on my laptop has been acting odd for a while. I am hoping that someone out there knows how to fix this.
The drive has absolutely no problems when i insert a DVD. It spins up, reads the disc, and the media from the DVD runs perfectly.
When i insert a CD, it stutters as it spins up, and the media will not start. When I go to MY Computer, right-click on my D: drive and choose Explore, nothing is there. No files. It just won't read any CD I insert.
I've heard of cases that are the exact opposite of mine (where CDs read and DVDs do not) but, I have never heard of a case like mine happening before.:confused2
Does anyone know what might be causing this?
Any and all help is appreciated and I thank you in advance.
The drive has absolutely no problems when i insert a DVD. It spins up, reads the disc, and the media from the DVD runs perfectly.
When i insert a CD, it stutters as it spins up, and the media will not start. When I go to MY Computer, right-click on my D: drive and choose Explore, nothing is there. No files. It just won't read any CD I insert.
I've heard of cases that are the exact opposite of mine (where CDs read and DVDs do not) but, I have never heard of a case like mine happening before.:confused2
Does anyone know what might be causing this?
Any and all help is appreciated and I thank you in advance.
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The only other possibility I can think of is to contact the LT manufacturer and see if they have any ideas.
If that doesn't work, it's probably down for the count and won't get back up. You can find new-in-box quality DVD/CD writers for less than $50 if you shop around and look for sales. Some of the office stores often have sales on Memorex units, which are good quality.
I think there are only three or four optical drive manufacturers anyway, just many different brand labels and pricepoints all over the map.
Thank you everyone for your help.