My dell laptop cd/dvd drive not working

[shoukath]

lap top drives not read

 

[jsmakkar]

1. If drive is not being detected in computer, try the resolve in this link http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/277203-32-matshita-uj8a0as-recognzied

2. If drive is detected and CD/DVDs are not being read/detected, try this http://support.microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

3. There's also a chance that CD/DVD drive needs a replacement now?