I have a TravelMate 4021WLCi laptop. I needed to replace my DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive as it was no longer working. I did that and have a new DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive in place. However, the computer is still not recognizing a CD when I put in in. I know the new DVD-ROM/CD-RW is working. Is there something on my computer that may be contributing to this problem?

The lens for reading dvd is busted and needs to be replaced that is why it no longer read dvd.

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Thats the spec for yout laptop, if you have the plug-on module then you can write on it.

Optical Storage

• Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Plug-in module
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 16x
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x

Good luck
Nic

the combo drive you listed above is a cd-rw/ DVD-ROM....meaning that it will play and burn cd, cd-r, and cd-rw disks. the dvd rom will only be able to play dvd-rom and dvd-r disks providing they are in the proper format. check that the disk in question is not a dvd-rw or (+2) disk. the drive will not recognize that a disk is in the drive if the disk isnt compatable. try a dvd movie, if that works then a dvd-r, if that works then try a dvd-rw +1. if the last option doesnt work then you will have to stick with the dvd-rom and dvd-r, or purchase a dvd-rw drive to install.

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As far as i know thats impossible. Your optical diskdrive is made just for those speeds that you have on it. You cant change the manufacture settings and speed it upp, or make it to an dual layer disk.
Buy a new one whit the needs that u want and replace the old one. Its easy done and its not that expensive.

Good luck to you

Nic

The laser that reads (or "burns") has failed.
Spend $30 to buy a new CD/DVD reader/writer.

on my DVD-rom,
it says 0 free space and 0 used space when i pressed properties
help me???

Any brand should work as long as you have the correct drivers.

Either IDE (internal) or USB (external) will work.

Assuming you have tried different makes of cd or dvd disks, it's a classic drive failure problem where the laser can no longer burn or read dvd's, but may still be able to read cd's only. You will have to replace the drive, they are quite inexpensive, and very easy to fit.

As far as i am aware cd drives in acer laptops are not hot swapable, in other words non replaceable.