missing DVD drive, spins and blinks

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mtnbuilder

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My dvd drive is no longer listed in start menu computer browser. I tried microsoft fixit to no avail. also tried to run sfc/scannow from elevated comand prompt and that will not run even in safe mode. what do I try next. I just got my pc back to normal from a vista reinstall so I would like to avoid that if possible.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire 5520
    CPU
    AMD Atholon 64 x2 dual-core tk 55 1.80Ghz
    Motherboard
    not sure
    Memory
    1 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Hard Drives
    2 70GB
Hello mtnbuilder,
If you go to device manager is it listed there , doe's it have a yellow mark beside it ?.
Also you could try and remove the power lead from the PSU for a few minutes, check all the leads to your DVD drive too.
Take a look in your Bios and see if it's listed there.
A few things to try, good luck and post your results.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor 300 Gig Maxtor 300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
What does its Device manager entry look like?

In Device Manager, might try right-clicking, uninstall. Then right-click and Scan for new hardware. Restart.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq/SR5130NX
    CPU
    AMD AthlonTM 64x2 3800+
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
just checked the device manager. under disk drives, one entry I belive it is my hard drive "wdc wd 1600bevs-22rsto ata device". Am I looking in the right place. on the right click menu I chose "scan for hardware changes" , it said the device is working properly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire 5520
    CPU
    AMD Atholon 64 x2 dual-core tk 55 1.80Ghz
    Motherboard
    not sure
    Memory
    1 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Hard Drives
    2 70GB
Looks like you are looking at your HDD.
It will be listed under DVD/CD-ROM drives.
If it's not there check in the bios, hit delete when booting up and take a look in there.
It will be under boot devices.
Did you try un-plugging the power lead ?, it has worked in the past for a lot of people.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor 300 Gig Maxtor 300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
dvd/cd drives was not listed in the device manger thats why I wasn't sure I was looking in the right place. so I gues that was my HD. as far as bios. I dont have a clue what that mean. I guess Ill crack her open and try unplugging the drive itself, If I can get to it, this is a lap top.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire 5520
    CPU
    AMD Atholon 64 x2 dual-core tk 55 1.80Ghz
    Motherboard
    not sure
    Memory
    1 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Hard Drives
    2 70GB
It's more than likely that a power lead has come out or got loose, you have to stop playing football with it. ;)
If you are not sure how to get in to it, go to U-Tube and look for a video on opening a laptop.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor 300 Gig Maxtor 300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
Solved! thank you guys. vista forums wins again! heres what I did. removed a lot of screws, and a couple covers. pushed out the drive. powered up the computer. everything was normal, no messages or blue screens. then I shut it down. pushed the drive back into it's hot little slot and started it up. no messages or anything. opened the browser and it was there again. I dont know how something could have come lose it never leaves the desk. There have been times I wanted to throw it like a frisbie out the window but I haven't ...Yet.
thanks for the help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire 5520
    CPU
    AMD Atholon 64 x2 dual-core tk 55 1.80Ghz
    Motherboard
    not sure
    Memory
    1 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Hard Drives
    2 70GB
Your welcome, glad you got it fixed. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor 300 Gig Maxtor 300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
now it's gone again. I used it it worked I shut it down to put all the screws back in. guess I need to tweek the contacts. of course the warrenty is expired. what a PITA, pos . I could understand if I used it all the time and removed it often. but I never removed it befor today and have only used it 20 or less times. I don't need an answer just ranting. but is this commin?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire 5520
    CPU
    AMD Atholon 64 x2 dual-core tk 55 1.80Ghz
    Motherboard
    not sure
    Memory
    1 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Hard Drives
    2 70GB
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