CD/DVD drive not working

jaycie · 23 December 2009 at 11:15AM

Hi
I have an Acer aspire L100 PC and my CD drive has stopped working, can anyone tell me what is a reasonable time to expect it to last?
Thanks and Happy Christmas to you all

Jaycie

busenbust · 23 December 2009 at 11:19AM

Is this a desktop? Age of PC? Often depends on wear and tear; and if a desktop a replacement DVD drive would set you back a couple of quid. Very easy to install

jaycie · 23 December 2009 at 11:22AM

Thanks for reply, Yes this is a desktop and is nearly 2 yrs old.

busenbust · 23 December 2009 at 11:38AM

^That's a reasonable enough amount of time; does the tray still open? What happens when you attempt to play a cd/dvd? Otherwise, as I say, only a couple of quid

jaycie · 23 December 2009 at 11:50AM

There isn't a tray, there is just a slot similar to a car CD player, I can put the disc in and remove it but it just makes a noise (when in) as if it is struggling to try and do something.
Thanks

busenbust · 23 December 2009 at 11:58AM

^^^Looks like a new drive would be in order; failing that you could purchase an external usb drive but speed/performance might be a negating factor

jaycie · 23 December 2009 at 12:10PM

I think that will have to be the answer, an external drive.
Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas.

Jaycie

busenbust · 23 December 2009 at 12:14PM

^^And a lovely Christmas to you too! :rudolf:

CD/DVD drive not working

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