OT: Computer Problem (CD Drive)

RPI-Fan · 12-25-2003, 10:38 PM

Neither of my CD drives (I have a DVD drive and CD/DVD+RW drive). Neither recognizes any CD's that I put in them. When I double click on the D drive (DVD), it says "D drive not accessible.. incorrect function".

When I double click on the E drive, it opens, but nothing appears in the folder.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
~kyle

RPI-Fan · 12-25-2003, 10:46 PM

After a restart, the drive seems to be working. But this has happened more than once. Any advice?

sabotai · 12-25-2003, 10:48 PM

Hmm...that is an odd one. Sorry, but I can't think of anything. Maybe a driver issue...I dunno.

EagleFan · 12-25-2003, 10:49 PM

What OS are you running? It's been a while since I've done hardware but I'll see if it's something I can take a shot at.

The cheapest test would be to run a cleaner in the drive to see if the lens is dirty and not picking up the CD/DVD. I doubt this since it was 2 drives that went bad at once, though.

Another idea is to atempt to reinstall the drivers, that's usually a good place to start.

It also may be the controller, if that went bad, or a cable (if they are piggy backed), it could cause them to both have problems at once.

There are probably people that have more hardware knowledge than I currently have so that is about the end of my suggestions that could be helpful.

RPI-Fan · 12-25-2003, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the advice. I'm running XP (Home). I recently made a 1,000 mile move, with my computer. I packed it up very securely, but I suppose loading into and out of the box could have done some damage. Would that relate to the problem I experienced at all?

Thanks,
~kyle

EagleFan · 12-25-2003, 10:54 PM

That might be a lose cable caused by the move (again, just a possibility). That could make it pick up some times but not others.

12-25-2003, 10:46 PM	#2
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	After a restart, the drive seems to be working. But this has happened more than once. Any advice? __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

12-25-2003, 10:49 PM	#4
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	What OS are you running? It's been a while since I've done hardware but I'll see if it's something I can take a shot at. The cheapest test would be to run a cleaner in the drive to see if the lens is dirty and not picking up the CD/DVD. I doubt this since it was 2 drives that went bad at once, though. Another idea is to atempt to reinstall the drivers, that's usually a good place to start. It also may be the controller, if that went bad, or a cable (if they are piggy backed), it could cause them to both have problems at once. There are probably people that have more hardware knowledge than I currently have so that is about the end of my suggestions that could be helpful. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

12-25-2003, 10:51 PM	#5
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	Thanks for the advice. I'm running XP (Home). I recently made a 1,000 mile move, with my computer. I packed it up very securely, but I suppose loading into and out of the box could have done some damage. Would that relate to the problem I experienced at all? Thanks, ~kyle __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

12-25-2003, 10:54 PM	#6
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	That might be a lose cable caused by the move (again, just a possibility). That could make it pick up some times but not others. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

12-25-2003, 10:48 PM	#3
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Hmm...that is an odd one. Sorry, but I can't think of anything. Maybe a driver issue...I dunno.

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