Author Topic: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs. (Read 4975 times)

purpleflower1 · « **on:** July 24, 2009, 01:03:17 PM »

I ahve been using this computer for a good 5 years and today, when I inserted my Sims 2 disc, I thought it was odd that the autoplay did not show up. Then, I clicked the icon instead, only to find that my disc drive did not even pick up that there was a disc in it. I tried other games to see if it was just this one game that wasn't working or if it was every game that it didn't read - it turned out to be the latter. None of my games will run because the drive doesn't pick up that there's even a cd in the computer. Please help!

My System Properties:
Micosoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

My computer is about 5 years old and is a gateway.

Quantos · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:34:50 PM »

It sounds like you need a new optical drive. But before you spend any money I would suggest opening the case and making sure that the cables for the drive are seated properly and that the Molex(power connector) are connected properly.

camerongray · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:47:32 PM »

Also Try cleaning the laser if you have a cleaning kit handy. Might help.

Cameron Gray

computeruler · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:50:48 PM »

Do what quatos said. Take the plugs out of the cd drive and then try to replug them in. If it still doesnt work, they are really cheap. You can get a dvd drive for around $20

lostandfrustrated · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2009, 01:27:41 PM »

I have a similar problem I can't read dvds with my CD-rw\DVD ROM I installed a new drive and had the same problem. Now I know its software but have no idea how to fix it. HELP PLEASE?

Aegis · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2009, 03:36:40 PM »

Try an audio disc / music CD. It probably won't work, but I'm just curious.

Have you worked inside of a computer? Are you comfortable doing so?

It is not all that terribly difficult, but it depends on your experience, and how you feel about it.

patio · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2009, 05:52:54 PM »

Quote from: lostandfrustrated on July 30, 2009, 01:27:41 PM

I have a similar problem I can't read dvds with my CD-rw\DVD ROM I installed a new drive and had the same problem. Now I know its software but have no idea how to fix it. HELP PLEASE?

Start your own Topic...

Shevllen · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2009, 02:58:28 AM »

I'd like to bump this thread as I'm experiencing the exact same problem as the original poster. Curious if the OP has found a solution?

Thx

patio · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2009, 05:43:53 AM »

Quote from: patio on July 30, 2009, 05:52:54 PM

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purpleflower1

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