From CD-ROM to DVD-ROM

Restart your PC and go into your BIOS and disable the CD/DVD-R, this way it doesn't detect your CD/DVD-R it when you boot to Windows. Once you're in Windows, do a re-start again and go back into your BIOS and enable the CD/DVD-R.

hello experts,
i have an acer 4741 z laptop. MY cd drive reads a few pre recorded cds but not all....in my device manager under cd/dvd-rom drives it shows HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30N
is there a driver i need to install or a patch or???/
kind regards
anonymous

Hi Tony,
Thanks for the details you have mentioned. The steps you have taken are correct and if the System/ hardware is ok, it should boot from CD Drive. Whenever i have faced such an issue, i always started afresh to check each hardware (CD, DVD, ROM, Hard Disk, Cables, Connections etc) and most of the times the issue was optical drive or CD/DVDs.

So, I recommend that make sure that the CD/DVD ROM is functioning properly. When the system is set to boot from CD/DVD, it must try to read CD/DVD after power on. It is indicated by spinning of the optical drive and blinking CD ROM LED. If there is a bootable CD in the drive, it should boot. You may try to boot the system through DOS bootable CD. Also, if you still have the OS on your system, you may check the CD ROM through windows.

Let me know if any further clarification/ assistance is required.

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CreativeTECH

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.

Go to device manager by typing devmgmt.msc in RUN option which u find in START option... after that click on CD/DVD drive and press Uninstall.... after that restart the notebook will install CD/DVD drive drivers...... hope this could help u.

u may find a dvd drive usb enclosure from ebay and then try ur dvd drive in that

but it is available in desktop dvd drives but laptop i am not sure if it is there on ebay but pls check it out

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Regards

Zohail

Unless you can do electronic repair yourself and have the schematics for the drive it will be far cheaper and easier for you to simply replace it. Any DVD drive for computers will fit in there. I would buy a new one rather than used so you make sure and get the software with it. Replacing the drive is a 30 minute job at most.

i also have the same problem... i have k40in series loptop... i haven't uses it for a while but when the time i need to use it for formating my loptop. it wont read any cd's i insert, the tech guys told me to replace new one.. dvd/cd drive :(

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