DVD Rom icon is missing

Chin Warp

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Dec 13, 2013
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DVD rom icon is missing in my computer and does not detect any dvd. Please help me with a procedure to get my dvd rom working.
 
Solution
Open up the case and have a look.
Make sure the data and power cables are connected.
Take a look in the BIOS. Does the bios recognize that the device is present?
Take a look in the device manager (control panel). Is the device there? Is it enabled? Does it need drivers (look for a little yellow exclamation)?
The device may have failed. I have had it happen in the past. You will need to ask a buddy if he can test your ODD in his machine, and potentially test his drive in yours.
Alternatively, take it to a local shop. They would have the equipment to rapidly diagnose a problem.

2x4b

Honorable
Oct 28, 2013
775
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11,360
Open up the case and have a look.
Make sure the data and power cables are connected.
Take a look in the BIOS. Does the bios recognize that the device is present?
Take a look in the device manager (control panel). Is the device there? Is it enabled? Does it need drivers (look for a little yellow exclamation)?
The device may have failed. I have had it happen in the past. You will need to ask a buddy if he can test your ODD in his machine, and potentially test his drive in yours.
Alternatively, take it to a local shop. They would have the equipment to rapidly diagnose a problem.
 
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