Ok, so I need a new cd drive for my computer. What now?

Question

My cd drive broke or blew up a few weeks ago for reasons unknown. Here's what Windows keeps telling me:

"Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)

Click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter for this device."

Ok, so I did the trouble shoot, tryed uninstalling and reinstalling (wasn't too sure if I had to restart my computer afterwards) the drivers, with no luck still. Now I feel I must buy a replacement. So I guess my question is, what's the best place to go to get a replacement and have it installed as well?? For a decent price at least...

thanks for your answers =D

Tried*

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Answer 1

Hi! CD drives aren't expensive to replace anymore. Count yourself lucky. As far as pc's go, there are far more expensive things that can go wrong! Any good pc shop will sell and install it. As I said, the drive itself is not expensive, but the labour is. It would be better if you had a friend who is good with computers who could install it for you. It's not that difficult.

Answer 2

Unless you live in the sticks and don't get a newspaper or magazines, I don't know how you would not know what you ask.

I sure would like to know how you get a Windows message, unless you boot from a CD.

I sure would like to know how you FRIED the HDD.

Something smells fishy here!!!

If you're not using a bootup CD, then your HDD (Hard Disk drive) is not busted and I think the OS (Operating System) may be corrupt.

I would try to re-install the OS.

Do you have backup discs? If so, use 'em.
If not, Buy your OS.

BUT if you are sure the HDD is kaput, then make a deal with a dealer, get the best you can afford and don't get sucked-in to a high price to install the HDD cuz it is one of the easiest things to do with a comp.

It shouldn't take a geek more than 30 minutes to do it.

Do a bit of research (prices) and GOOD LUCK
;-)

Answer 3

Make sure that the device it broken and that the driver sets are not just out of whack.
You should be able to get the proper drivers from the manufacturers site.
If that fails, try getting a boot CD and see if your system can boot from that. If it can then you know the drive is good, if not it is most likely shot.
Check the BIOS (Setup during the boot process) to make sure that the boot order is CD first.
The manufacturers website should have replacement parts, or you can go into most computer part stores and find what you need. Give them the make/model and they can find what you are looking for.

Answer 4

Replacing a CD drive is simple.

If you are sure that is what the problem is, then go to your nearest electronics type store, and pick one up. You can get teh cheaper ones for about 20.00 and the prices go up from there.

Power down, unplug and open the case. Ground yourself to avoid damage.

Disconnect the power cable and the ribbon that attaches it to the motherboard. Take the old CD out, place the new CD in, reattach the cables (the ribbon as a rule has a red streak on one side, that side plugs in nearest the power plug), close the case, plug in, and away you go.

Take the old CD drive, kick it across the room, call it names and thrown it out a second story window, taking care not to kill anyone walking below..

There you have it.

Answer 5

at least 75% of all issues in networking and device failure is a bad connection to the power or data source. I would open the case and see if for some reason one of the power or data soure cables isnt worn (rubbing on a fan etc.) failing connection issues, I'd just go buy a new one and install it, they are easy to remove and replace, just 4 screws and 2 cables, just make sure its jumpered as master if its the only device on the data cable

Answer 6

http://www.newegg.com/

Thats the best place on the web. Most reliable site for computer parts.

You may just need to install the correct driver though. Find out what company makes your drive and then find out what model it is and download the driver from the manufacturers website. Windows doesn't do a good job of installing drivers on its own.

Answer 7

ebay.com