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cd-r drive not in my computer

Hi I cant see it in my computer but if i put a disk in it spins and the light comes on but then just stops.
Do i need to check anything or try some software etc.



thanks

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  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Press the 'windows' key and the 'pause/break' keys together
    goto DEVICE MANAGER
    have the computer look for new devices (Cant recall exactly what the option says)
    :idea:
  • Sput2001
    Sput2001 Posts: 1,206 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    The IDE (or SATA) cable may have come loose, or disconnected altogether.

    You'd need to open up the PC and check...
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