My E: drive

[marrypoppins]

I have a question, I was wondering if it was possible that a virus/trojan or something else could cause my E: drive (DVD/CD) drive to randomly open? Because at points it will randomly pop open.

Usually I notice this when I pick it up or set it down. I could understand if I accidentally hit the button picking it up but usually when I set it down Im not touching near that area. It has also popped open while on my lap.

Another thing I've noticed is even though I dont have a CD in the driver it will occasionally make the noise as though theres a CD in there. This has been a rather recent problem. I had a friends computer having problems so I did run a antivirus (A squared located under the free products). It did find some problems but said it deleted them. Im just wondering if this is a coincidence or if there is something potentially wrong because I'd like to take care of it over winter break.


I was also wondering do you guys know anything about Driver Detective. you download it at: Driver Detective | Driver Update Software for Windows XP and Vista ?

Feel free to ask question if you need more information about my computer or recent problems.

 

[Titancom]

Hi Marrypoppins,

It sounds like it is just a faulty ROM drive, if it only does it when you move or bump it thats proberly a good incation its got a issue. replace it and see if it does it again.

Dont think i have heard of a virus that can open your CD rom tray when you move the PC.

 

[marrypoppins]

Sometimes I haven't moved it though it just sitting on my lap, and that's what I find weird. Usually its after picking it up or setting it down, but occasionally its been just when sitting on my lap.

 

[marrypoppins]

assuming that is the case. How urgent would you consider the problem. If it is a faulty ROM do I really need to get a new one or could I just "learn to deal with it"? Because frankly as a college student I really don't have the time or resources to do it. Plus my knowledge of this stuff is practically non-existent.

Thank you for your help, and opinion/advice. I really appreciate everyone's help! It's nice to know that when I can't figure it out (70% of the time) there is a place I can come and get some good advice.

 

[Titancom]

well if you can put up with it then dont worry to much about it, not sure the cost factor of what it would be to replace.

 

[johngalt]

BTW - if you're a college student, talk to your College's IT staff and see if they have any ideas.

Also, you might try consulting with the manufacturer - if it is a known problem they may offer a replacement for free....