CD Drive Not Detecting CDs

[xarchofevilx]

Hey guys.

I insert a cd into the tray and close it. I hear whirring noises and see sparkly flashing lights. ...But nothing happens. I go into My Computer to the CD-RW Drive (E:) and open it, still nothing. No CD shows up. I don't remember when it first started, but it was a long time ago. I don't know how I got by without being able to use CDs.

It is an ATAPI CD-RW 52XMax

Computer Specs-

System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 1

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Custom System
AMD Athlon(TM) XP 2000+
1.66GHz
224 MB of RAM

Also, this computer is not connected to the internet, so I don't know if I'll be able to download a new driver if that is the problem. (Using a laptop right now.)

It's not much information to go on, so please tell me specific things to add.

Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

Cheers,
Tekk

[GX1_Man]

The optics usually go LONG before the mechanics, which is why the drawer will open and close, but it doesn't work. In the absence of a history of damage to the drive, playing about in the BIOS, etc. then a replacement is in order. A new DVD burner is about $40 delivered.

Windows has all the drivers you need. You can try deleting the CDROM entry in Contol Panel/System and rebooting. If that doesn't fix it, then it is time to go shopping. There is a reason those drives have a one year warranty or less.  

[xarchofevilx]

Couldn't get it to work so I'll just take your advice and get a new one. Thanks for your help GX1.  

Cheers,
Tekk