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Hardware => Drivers => Topic started by: purpleflower1 on July 24, 2009, 01:03:17 PM

Title: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: Quantos 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.

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: camerongray on July 24, 2009, 03:47:32 PM

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

Cameron Gray

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: computeruler 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

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: 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???????

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: Aegis 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.

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: patio 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...

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: Shevllen 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  :)

Title: Re: Disc drive doesn't pick up the discs.
Post by: patio on August 07, 2009, 05:43:53 AM

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

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