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    Jul 11, 2009, 04:26 PM
    Bad disk drive
    My disk drive will not read anything if I insert something it will spin and the little green light flashes and 30 seconds later nothing no light no spinning and the disk didn't appear in my computer or any other program please help me!! :mad:
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    Jul 11, 2009, 04:27 PM
    It does sound like possibly the laser has died. I'd suggest replacing the drive. CD/DVD drives aren't all that expensive.

    http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-repla...:-1:LISTINGS:2

    As KISS indicated, you don't need to reinstall your operating system on a CD/DVD. You just need to replace the drive.
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    Jul 11, 2009, 04:33 PM

    How do I reformat and reinstall it I'm so frustrated and confused

    Where do I get a new drive will someone install it
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    Jul 11, 2009, 04:54 PM
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    Jul 11, 2009, 08:20 PM

    Perito:

    You need to seriously modify your answer. This is a CD/DVD drive and it's posted in the CD/DVD section.

    Almost all of your information is not applicable except for identiy if SATA or IDE/EIDE/PATA (All the same)

    You need to determine if it's the drive, the media or the drivers. I'll let someone else complete this.

    1. Make sure your CD/DVD reads elsewhere like a public library.
    2. You can try rolling back the drivers in the device manager.
    3. Download manufacturer's latest drivers and install.

    Meanwhile, ignore Perito's reference to re-installing windows and the operating system.
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    Jul 12, 2009, 05:02 AM
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    Jul 13, 2009, 05:30 PM

    Keepitsimplestupid:
    When u said You can try rolling back the drivers in the device manager you meant what? I'm new at this so please keep it simple (stupid) lol
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