TS-8 series case I'm having trouble fitting optical drives ,its tool free fitting but I just can not seem to make room any tips would be helpfull

You can replace the cd/dvd rom you can get them from e-bay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-HP-419496-001-SATA-16x-48x-Multi-Player-CD-DVD-ROM-Drive-TS-H353A-HPDH-/171803364547?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2800474cc3

Terry

First check that your drive is indeed a DVD writer and not a 'hybrid' i.e. CD writer and DVD reader. If it is, go on the manufacturer's site and see if they have Win 8 compatible drivers - Win 8 is a fairly new OS so they may not have had time to get a new one out.

NO.

I sort of see your reasoning, but NO.
HP Compaq DC7700 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC, and Compaq Presario CQ62 series of Notebook PC DVD burner drive?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-For-Compaq-Presario-CQ62-TS-L633-SATA-CD-RW-DVD-RW-Multi-Burner-Laptop-Drive-/300725349252?pt=US_CD_DVD_Blu_Ray_Drives&hash=item4604a0ab84

Until I compared both units I would have stated NO.

Now that I have THANK YOU. I just learned something,

http://www.amazon.com/HP-Compaq-DC7700-DC7800-DVD-ROM/dp/B004574PEG

Referring back to the photo view, of the Compaq Presario CQ62 series of Notebook PC's DVD burner drive shown, the REAR view shows the connectors for the SATA power cable, and SATA data cable.

The connectors use the same L-shape design, and size that a SATA unit for a desktop computer, would use.

Case design looks to be similar also.

I believe you are Correct.

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http://www.pcworld.com/product/29398/dell_inspiron_e1505.html?p=specs

Kel,

1) Left-click on Start
2) Right-click on My Computer.
3) Left-click on Properties at the bottom of the list.
4) Left-click on the Hardware tab.

5) Left-click on Device Manager
6) Left-click on the + sign next to Disk drives
7) Right-click on the name of the optical drive -

TSST TS L632H
(Name and model number, actually. may just have TS L632H )

8) Left-click on Properties
9) Left-click on the Driver tab
10) At the bottom left-click on Uninstall

A Microsoft 'squawk box' will come up.
"Warning you are about to uninstall this device, ya-da, ya-da."
Left-click on OK.

Close all windows. Go back to your desktop screen. Turn the computer off.
(Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off )

Wait 1 minute. Turn the laptop back on.
After Windows has fully loaded, (And all the programs you have in the Start menu), you should see a pop-up out of the system tray.

"Found IDE/ATA device", and perhaps another one after it,
"Found TSST TS L632H"

No?
Suggest you remove the optical drive, and reinstall it again.

Not that big a deal. One screw, and it slides out. There are contact pins that may be 'corroded'.
(They are gold plated. Gold isn't supposed to corrode. My word )

By unplugging it, (BY sliding it out), and plugging it in again, it will help clean the contact pins. Mostly it helps ensure the optical drive is plugged in tight.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6400/en/sm/index.htm

Optical Drive

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6400/en/sm/opdrive.htm#wp999869

Still no? You need a new optical drive.

http://www.discountelectronics.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=3554

Just from a quick search.

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The front panel drive panel needs to be removed so you can install an optical drive. There may be a metal panel behind the plastic front panel, if so this will need to be removed so the optical drive can be inserted into the drive bay.

no special tool needed.Just use a 3/8 ratchet extension. Fits perfect

Make sure the new drive is the same size as the old one (physically the same size) and that you swap out the front door as well as the back door screw connector so this way the drive fits in the slot properly.

Try to uninstall your optical drive on device manager and restart your system.
->if that doesn't work try a firmware update.
->if that still doesn't work,replace optical drive.
that should resolve your problem

Might be a mechanical issue with the drive itself. If you have the tools and the knowledge, you can try removing the optical drive and reseating it in the laptop (should only be held in place by 1, maybe 2 screws on the bottom). If that doesn't solve it, carefully try removing the faceplate and see if there's any debris or foreign substance that may be making contact with the area where the eject button would make contact with the drive, and using a q-tip, or non-conducive plastic object, try and remove the debris or substance gently (if using a q-tip, you can use a dab of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). If this still doesn't resolve the issue, then it may be time to replace the optical drive, in which case you can get it replaced through your place of purchase, or through the manufacturer directly. Also, might be worthwhile to check and see if you're covered under warranty through either. If not, optical drives for laptops usually average between $60-90 USD for the part.