My laptop CD drive isnt working. When I put a cd in it spins and then there is clicking sound? What can it be?

Question

I bought this laptop about 7 months ago. I burn a lot of cd's. I'm not sure what the problem is. But if anyone has any ideas where in i can fix this without going to a repair shop.. it would be awesome!!

Answer 1

Clicking = imminent death
sounds like the drives optical read-heads are outta wack
you say you burn a lot of CD's so that could be the problem... you've used it to death
don't concern yourself with "fixing" it... the cost of a new one is gonna be far cheaper than fixing it

Answer 2

Try playing different CDs before concluding that the CD Drive is at fault. Try playing a media that you know plays for sure.

If indeed the CD Drive is the problem: try using CD cleaning devices. These are available at Bestbuy or Circuit City.

If the drive still is a problem, then it may require a replacement. If you are good with computers, you may be able to replace the drive yourself. It is not too difficult and you can save a lot of dollars by ordering for a compatible drive online and replacing it yourself.

Goodluck!

Answer 3

Try a different CD first and if dont work you chit out of luck time for a new cd driver

Answer 4

interior the gadget supervisor, superb click the DVD/CD tension that has a yellow circle with an exclamation mark. Then click "replace motive force utility". while you're working abode windows XP, particularly of clicking "replace motive force utility", click properties then replace motive force. desire this facilitates. in basic terms leave it and it will fix itself.

Answer 5

Forget it! save yourself a load of heartache and just go buy a new drive from your local PC shop

Answer 6

As bigstep says, unfortunately your drive is borked, and spending is necessary.