I bought a refurbished PC with no warenty! But the DVD drive does not work
2006-07-21 11:05:57 · 7 answers · asked by whodouthink 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I've encountered this a couple of times with different drives. Generally, it occurs when the drive is on the way out, though it can also be when the lens itself needs cleaning.
You can run a CD cleaner through the drive to see if that helps.
Also, some drives don't do well with DMA enabled (I have had drives fail to operate when DMA (Direct Memory Access) is on). Programs such as Power DVD will sometimes enable it by default.
You could try both of them - if it doesn't work, there's a good chance the drive is dead and, I'm afraid, will need replacing. If it's an option, you could try it in another machine (since they're generally easy to remove) and see if it has the same problem. Sometimes, if the IDE cable is old or has a break, you can lose data that way too.
Nothing else I can think of off the top of my head - I hope this info is useful to you:)
Darren
2006-07-21 11:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Darren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea the PC see's the drive but does the drive have the propper drivers installed ? I would google the brand and model for the latest drivers. Failing at that Buy a mac !
2006-07-21 11:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by hardartsystems 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the drivers, and check your discs... does it come up with an error message? Try cleaning the laser head and the Discs
Download windows updates, that should take care of essential hardware drivers.
2006-07-21 11:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make confident you do not have undercover agent ware on your gadget. have you ever tried going to regulate panel and uninstalling and reinstalling thechronic? have you ever wiped clean the laser with a cd cleanser disk? Is your registry in sturdy structure?
2016-11-25 00:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact whoever I bought it from, sounds like the drivers are missing for the drive.
Also the lens could need cleaned.
http://repairfaq.physik.tu-berlin.de/repairfaq/cdfaq.htm
2006-07-21 11:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by cubsfreak2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might need to update your drivers. Check Toshiba's website for updated drivers. If they don't have any check the website for your operating system.
2006-07-21 11:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by April C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say the lazer has had it my friend if the computer is reconize it
2006-07-21 11:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋