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| Thread ID: 25646 | 2002-10-08 23:11:00 | Can't read from CD Rom | traceyc (2190) | Press F1 |
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| 87294 | 2002-10-08 23:11:00 | Hi, I have (hopefully) a quick question.....Have a pc that won't read from CD ROM. At first windows wouldn't recognise the drive, now it will, but won't read from it. Need a fix...any takers? |
traceyc (2190) | ||
| 87295 | 2002-10-08 23:14:00 | How old is the computer and the drive? What Windows version are you using? Has the CD Rom drive previously worked in this system, and did it just stop? so many questions! :D Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 87296 | 2002-10-08 23:44:00 | Hi Mike, Sorry, I know more info needed. PC and drive are relatively new ie a couple of years old, pc is running windows ME. CD rom worked in another pc, not yet in this one. My 1st thought was...get a new cd rom, but just wanted to cover all options first as it's not my pc but someone else's. I haven't had this problem before, but the fact that I was able to get windows to actually recognise the drive when it previously wouldn't gave me hope :) |
traceyc (2190) | ||
| 87297 | 2002-10-08 23:46:00 | If it's never worked in this machine, then you've likely got some wires crossed somewhere ;) unplug and plug back in all the cables into the drive, and be absolutely sure they are plugged in the right way. Also check that the drive is detected in the BIOS. Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 87298 | 2002-10-09 00:35:00 | Hi Mike, Unplugged everything yesterday and replugged correctly....yes, things were a little funny, and no even BIOS wasnm't recognising. Now, since replugging BIOS does recognise, as does windows too now, but still unable to read from drive. The drive now appears everywhere as per normal. Also, the drive was not tightly screwed into framework inside case, was moving approx 1/2 an inch, and I wonder if it's been moving around and that has caused the problem....what do you think? PS I really appreciate your input :) |
traceyc (2190) | ||
| 87299 | 2002-10-09 00:41:00 | When you put a CD in the drive, do the drive lights come on? Open up Windows Explorer, and see if the drive is listed as one of the drives (d: or e: or something)? Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 87300 | 2002-10-09 00:48:00 | Yes, drive lights are on, cd runs (inside case) but windows can't read it. Drive is easily found by browsing, and shows up in MY Computer, system etc. I have tried updating drivers but can't access the cd rom to check on cd's for updated drivers, and unable to download from Internet, as I need to setup the modem.....which has just been added in, but not installed yet. |
traceyc (2190) | ||
| 87301 | 2002-10-09 00:51:00 | The fact that the CD is recognised just means that the electronics are working . Being able to move won't stop it working . . . what can stop it working is use of screws which are too long . "There's not much room inside" . Does the tray move in and out when you push the button? Is it the only drive on the cable? If not, check that the HD selection is not"master with no slave" . Also check that the CD select is "SL" . |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 87302 | 2002-10-09 01:26:00 | Screws are ok, drive opens and closes, I'll check the jumpers though, thats the only part I haven't checked yet. Thanks for that |
traceyc (2190) | ||
| 87303 | 2002-10-09 22:08:00 | I've checked all jumpers, and moved one. System is all ready to go but still darn cd rom cannot be read from. Far as I can tell, system needs a new cd rom....right? | traceyc (2190) | ||
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