How do i remove the cd dvd drive

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Unfortunately this can be a difficult question to answer because of the amount of potential reasons for this issue to occur

Verify you have the latest drivers installed for the CD-R or recordable drive. There are numerous driver related issues that may cause a CD-R drive or other recordable to stop reading a CD-R disc. If you are running Microsoft Windows verify your drive is properly detected and listed in Device Manage with no conflicts or errors.

If Windows Device Manager detects an error on the drive or if it has other drives listed in Device Manager with errors on them remove the device from Device Manager and reboot the computer to let Windows re-initialize the drive.

If Windows shows no errors, the above steps did not resolve the issue, or you are running a different operating system check with the drive manufacturer for updated drivers.

click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll to cd/dvd rom drives right click properties then properties again then tick enable cd digital cd audio for this cd rom device or scroll to dvd regions select the no _ for your specific area make sure that the dvd burner is getting enough power test all leads that are attached to the dvd burner including electical extensions and make sure they have a secure connection or just replace them there might be bad/faulty or the drivers may have been corrupted or you might have a virus run your antivrus program you might have to physically unplug the leads for this cd/dvd drive restart your computer then plug them back in this should activate the found new hardware wizard or you might have to uninstall then reinstall your DVD/CD or uninstall the driver then reinstall for this device Click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll down cd-dvd rom drives you might see a yellow question mark ? right click you will have options to update driver,roll back driver,or select properties general troubleshoot, select driver click to reinstall drivers click update driver or uninstall then reinstall if this does not fix the problem it might be a registry problem if you cant see your disk drive in windows explorer
Close all open programs

Click on Start, Run, and type regedit and press Enter
Click on the plus signs (+) next to the following folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

SYSTEM

CurrentControlSet

Control

Class

{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

This folder is the DVD/CD-ROM Drive Class Description in the registry. Look for any of the following names in the right hand column.

Upper Filters

Lower Filters

Upper Filters.bak

Lower Filters.bak

If any of the above keys shown in step 4 are listed, right-click on them and choose Delete

After deleting the keys, close the registry editor
Reboot your computer
Open My Computer and check to see if your CD or DVD drives have returned. You may also want to open Device Manager and verify that the yellow exclamation and error code on the CD or DVD drive is gone.
hope this helps

if you want a shortcut so to get to your cd/dvd's
click start click on my computer you will see your cd/dvd drives right click on the cd/dvd drive you should create shortcut another message will appear windows cannot create short cut here do you want it to create one one your desktop another way to get the cd/dvd drives
click start all programs accessories you will see windows explorer in the list click to open up then on my computer you will see your drive/s click on cd or dvd
you could create a shortcut for windows explorer by right clicking on it send to desktop to create shortcut if you mean that you cant see your cd/dvd in windows eplorer
Click start control panel administrive tools,computer management,device manager scroll down cd-dvd rom drives you might see a yellow question mark ? right click you will have options to update driver,roll back driver,or select properties general troubleshoot, select driver click to reinstall drivers click update driver or uninstall then reinstall if this does not fix the problem it might be a registry problem if you cant see your disk drive in windows explorer
Close all open programs

Click on Start, Run, and type regedit and press Enter
Click on the plus signs (+) next to the following folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

SYSTEM

CurrentControlSet

Control

Class

{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

This folder is the DVD/CD-ROM Drive Class Description in the registry. Look for any of the following names in the right hand column.

Upper Filters

Lower Filters

Upper Filters.bak

Lower Filters.bak

If any of the above keys shown in step 4 are listed, right-click on them and choose Delete

After deleting the keys, close the registry editor
Reboot your computer
Open My Computer and check to see if your CD or DVD drives have returned. You may also want to open Device Manager and verify that the yellow exclamation and error code on the CD or DVD drive is gone. or
you might have to physically unplug the leads for this cd/dvd then plug them back this should activate the found new hardware wizard or
you might have to uninstall then restart your computer then reinstall your DVD/CD then reinstall the driver for this device
if your computer came with a motherboard disk the drivers could be on it
click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll down cd dvdrom drives if you see a yellow question or exclamation mark?! or a red x right click you will need to update the driver or
select properties general troubleshoot, select driver click to reinstall drivers click update driver
hope this helps


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If in case the cd was not recognized upon loading it to the computer you may do the following to check wether the cd is faulty or the cd drive.

1. Verify that the correct disc (CD/DVD) is used when prompted to insert the disc.
2. For programs on DVD, verify that the drive containing the DVD is a DVD drive and not a CD-ROM drive. Most DVD drives will have DVD printed on the front of the drive. For programs on DVD, consider the following:

• DVD drives can read both DVD's and CD's.
• CD-ROM drives can read only CD's.

1. If multiple disc drives (e.g., CD-ROM and CD-RW, or DVD and DVD-RW, or CD-ROM and DVD-RW, etc.) exist on the computer that can read the disc (refer to the items under Step 2), insert the CD or DVD into the other drive and try the program again.
2. If you are attempting to install a program and the installation does not begin after inserting the CD/DVD into the proper drive, refer to the program's instructions for the installation procedure.
3. Clean the CD/DVD in the following manner:

1. Place a small amount of nonabrasive liquid soap on the shiny side of the CD/DVD.
2. Using your fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on the CD/DVD in a circular motion.
3. Rinse the CD/DVD thoroughly and dry it using a clean, soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. (Do not use paper towels or tissue paper.)

1. Try to use a different CD or DVD in the drive to see if that disc can be read.
2. If possible, insert the problem CD or DVD into the DVD or CD drive of another computer to see if the issue persists.

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Other tips : CD and DVD drive troubleshooting

1. Verify the disc media used.
   Try multiple original discs (not burned copies) which are clean and free of scratches. See Information about CD and DVD media.
   Note: Dark colored discs such as black may be more difficult to read.
   
   
2. Verify that the disc is seated properly in the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drive.
   
   
3. Verify that the drive is seated properly in the ThinkPad system by reseating the drive.
   If another similar machine is available, then verify that the drive works in the other machine and that the other drive works in this machine.
   Notes:
   • The CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drives cannot be removed in ThinkPad G40 and R50e systems.
   • Shut down, remove the power cord, and remove the battery from the ThinkPad system before removing the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drive.
     

1) Veify its listed in device manager? To check that Right click on My computer and got to manage.There you need to click on device manager.On right side, check whether you are able to see CD/DVD listed. see the pic



If its not listed you need to reconnect the power supply.
If its listed and still not working, check the IDE or Sata cable to connected to it.Refix it.

If you are seeing an yellow mark near CD/DVD drive you can download microsoft fixit from http://www.ziddu.com/download/6528022/MicrosoftFixit50027.msi.html


2)Verify that the CD/DVD drive is detected by the BIOS when the computer starts

You can see how to access bios at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4268275-enter_bios_in_toshiba_laptop

3)Verify that the CD/DVD drive has a drive letter assigned in Disk Manager



a. Click Start, and then click Run. Or click Start Search.
b. Type “diskmgmt.msc” (without the quotes), and then press ENTER
c. Verify that the CD/DVD device is assigned a drive letter (for example, “D:”)
d. If the device does not have a drive letter, then right mouse click on the CD-ROM (highlighted in red above), and select Change Drive Letters and Paths
e. Click Add, click Assign the following drive letter, and then click a drive letter from the list

4)Uninstall & Reinstall the DVD/CD-ROM drive in Device Manager

a. Click Start, and then click Run. Or click Start Search.
b. Type “devmgmt.msc” (without the quotes), and then press ENTER
c. Double click to expand DVD/CD-ROM drives
d. Right-click on the name of your DVD/CD-ROM and click Uninstall
e. Select OK to the Confirm Device Removal (Windows XP) or Confirm Device Uninstall (Windows Vista) dialog
f. Right mouse click your computer name and select Scan for hardware changes
g. Close Device Manager

f: Click OK twice, and then close Disk Management


If all these not solved your issue you can have a look at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4274092-cd_dvd_drive_missing_or_not_recognized

Here you go...I hope this works for you....
CD/DVD Is Not Recognized
Many times, after inserting a disc into the CD or DVD drive, the disc is not recognized by that drive. CD-read and DVD-read issues can be caused by many sources. Perform the procedures presented in this General Computer Advice article when troubleshooting CD-read and DVD-read issues.

Begin with the first procedure and continue through the list. Try using the CD or DVD after each procedure is completed. For any procedure that requires changing current system settings, record the original settings before completing the procedure.

1. Verify that the correct disc (CD/DVD) is used when prompted to insert the disc.
2. For programs on DVD, verify that the drive containing the DVD is a DVD drive and not a CD-ROM drive. Most DVD drives will haveDVD printed on the front of the drive. For programs on DVD, consider the following:

• DVD drives can read both DVD's and CD's.
• CD-ROM drives can read only CD's.

1. If multiple disc drives (e.g., CD-ROM and CD-RW, or DVD and DVD-RW, or CD-ROM and DVD-RW, etc.) exist on the computer that can read the disc (refer to the items under Step 2), insert the CD or DVD into the other drive and try the program again.
2. If you are attempting to install a program and the installation does not begin after inserting the CD/DVD into the proper drive, refer to the program's instructions for the installation procedure.
3. Clean the CD/DVD in the following manner:

1. Place a small amount of nonabrasive liquid soap on the shiny side of the CD/DVD.
2. Using your fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on the CD/DVD in a circular motion.
3. Rinse the CD/DVD thoroughly and dry it using a clean, soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. (Do not use paper towels or tissue paper.)

1. Try to use a different CD or DVD in the drive to see if that disc can be read.
2. If possible, insert the problem CD or DVD into the DVD or CD drive of another computer to see if the issue persists.

1. Disconnect your CD/DVD
2. Uninstall magic iso
3. Use a good anti-virus and scan all your hard drives.
Reconnect your CD/DVD. Verify if it works.
4.If not, right-clic "My computer", manage, select disk manager, assign a different drive letter to all drives but C:. Reboot. Verify.
5. Lastly, make a backup, reformat all your drives, reinstall Windows.

You may need updated drivers. Try downloading the latest drivers for your soundcard. If you are using Windows Vista make sure you download the vista drivers as most Windows XP drivers will not work with Vista. Hope this helps.

Try with a CD/DVD lens cleaner CD. This will rectify any static charge or dust in the lens.

If any heavy phisical impact happend, may be the drive contacts are improper. Conform there is a DVD-RAM Icon presents in the My Computer window. If not found try the following steps.
1. Load CMOS default valus and give a proper start up and check the DVD-RAM drive in your system.
2. Shutdown the system
3. Gently push the drive inside the laptop's base cabinet. Remember apply a gentle force.
4. Turn on the system and check it out.
5. If the above steps failed, Shutdown the system, and remove the drive from the motherboard. Clean the electronic contacts using a pancil eraser or with a nice cloath. Insert the drive again, then verify.

Note: In all the above steps, try with more than 2 CD/DVDs 'cause laptop drives are too sensitive and can not read some CD/DVDs even thay have a little scratch.