CD Drive Broken?

[markyp]

Last week i tried to play a music CD in my laptop but it would not play. It also does not play CD ROM's. It does however play DVD's fine. I have done a lot of ripping music recently but not much burning. I have tried a number of different discs but the problem remains. I have also tried re-installing the driver for the CD drive but again, no change.

Are there any other things i could try? Have I buggered the thing? Do I need a new one? Anybody out there that can help, please?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Well Markyp, I know you're new here but I am afraid we need some more information.
Information such as:
1. What OS are you using
2. What CD Drive do you have
3. What laptop are you using

That should be fine for starters.

[patio]

CDRom's and music CD's won't play...but DVD's do. Sounds like the optics have failed. Some dual purpose player/burners have 2 sets of optics one for CD formats and one for DVD's.

A new DVD burner can be had from newegg for about 40 bucks including shipping.

[tr3wth]

i would have to agree with patio on this one ive had it happen twice once to my pc and also my aunts 2 completely diffrent pc's. i also like to shop at newegg!


P.S. sorry about the death of your drive

[CBMatt]

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