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DVD/CD combo on laptop not reading discs
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Hi, just this morning my laptop drive has started refusing to read discs. The drive is recognised by both the BIOS and OS, claimed to be 'working properly'. I can hear it whirring slightly, and the PC can still control the eject function.
I have already updated both the BIOS and drive's firmware. I have also just finished an Avast boot time virus scan and am currently running MalwareBytes full scan, but I don't hold out much hope for it finding anything related to this... Or indeed anything at all.
It's a Dell Inspiron 1564, about 2 years old now...
Anyone have any other ideas?
I have already updated both the BIOS and drive's firmware. I have also just finished an Avast boot time virus scan and am currently running MalwareBytes full scan, but I don't hold out much hope for it finding anything related to this... Or indeed anything at all.
It's a Dell Inspiron 1564, about 2 years old now...
Anyone have any other ideas?
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try using an earlier restore point
system restore
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/products/features/system-restore
go back to a date when it was working
if that fails then easy enough to source another drive off ebay and swap it (normally 1 screw underneath) and the plastic bezel off the front pops off and goes on the replacementEx forum ambassador
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System Restore is turned off.
How do I know what drive will fit?Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.- Mark TwainArguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon: no matter how good you are at chess, its just going to knock over the pieces and strut around like its victorious.0 -
will be a sata
brand new on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVD-RW-DVDRW-Burner-Dell-Inspiron-1564-1764-DS-8A4S-/130481394667?pt=UK_Computing_Drives_Storage_CD_DVD_Drives_ET&hash=item1e614c13eb#ht_630wt_1185Ex forum ambassador
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http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lite-ds-6e2sh-internal-slimline-sata-blu-ray-drive-for-laptops-29-99-pcworld-1188022
Cheaper still. Compatible AND you get a Blu-Ray reader into the bargainThis is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
Never knew the drive was that easy to take out, just removed it for a peek, put it back and it works?!Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.- Mark TwainArguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon: no matter how good you are at chess, its just going to knock over the pieces and strut around like its victorious.0
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well you saved yourself £25
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