Help!!!! CD/DVD drive not working

Luffy321

Ok here is the deal my CD/DvD drive is not working. Ive tried several disc and it doesnt read any cds or dvds. When i insert a disc it lights up but it wont spin the disc and when i check it in computer to start it manually, it doesnt even recongise that ive inserted a disc. Ive checked device manager and it says it is working fine. Ive checked the cable and i dont see any compromises in the wire. Ive check bios and it recognises the drive. I dont believe it is a fault with the drive because it eject from computer commands and manually as well.

The only suspicion i have is that i havent used this computer in about a year since i mainly use my laptop so it has gotten quite dusty. I know this can effect the lens. However i dont see the point in buying a lens cleaner since it the drive wont even spin it anyway. I tried opening up my computer to remove the drive but that proved impossible. So yea, basically im stuck. Does anyone have any solution? I heard it could also be a registry error or somethig. Help would be GREATLY appreciated. Specs are below.

System Information

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Time of this report: 1/28/2009, 10:43:17
Machine name: FRANZOIR
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq Presario 061
System Model: EP058AA-ABU SR1705UK GB610
BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/27/2006 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 3.06GHz
Memory: 448MB RAM
Page File: 367MB used, 687MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives

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Drive: C:
Free Space: 45.4 GB
Total Space: 70.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: SAMSUNG SP0802N/R
Drive:
Free Space: 2.6 GB
Total Space: 6.1 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: SAMSUNG SP0802N/R
Drive: E:
Model: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552L
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 49536 bytes
Drive: K:
Model: MagicISO Virtual DVD-ROM0000
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 49536 bytes

DatabaseError

buy a new drive ~£15

Meepster

Well, the fact it doesn't spin the disc is a bad sign. It could be a build up of dust or fluff inside, the only way to check is to take it out of the PC, and either vacuum or blow air through it.

I honestly can't see it being a software error. If it spun and then did nothing, that would be a whole different kettle of fish...

The couple of times my CD drives have failed to spin discs, it has been down to the fact they were goosed. So if cleaning it doesn't work, looks like you'll need a new one!

Luffy321

Ok i guess it was the drive. I brought a new one and it seems to be working fine now but i have another problem. Thank for your hep guys.