CD/DVD ROM Problem

Discussion in 'Storage Devices' started by Glenn, Apr 17, 2005.

  1. Glenn

    Glenn Geek Trainee

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    Hi to all,
    I have just purchased a Advent 7001 Laptop from e-bay.The CD/DVD will not work,It's not even showing in control panel or device manager!! It spins when you put in a CD/DVD but nothing happens. Please HELP
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2005
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  2. Addis

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    Edit: Please don't post troubleshooting questions in general chat.
     
    Addis, Apr 17, 2005
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  3. Waffle

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    Well chances are the laptop is either bust, which is why they sold it, or it got damaged in the post.

    If it shows up in Device Manager, under "unknown devices", do a "recommended driver search" and it'll find one.
     
    Waffle, Apr 17, 2005
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  4. Glenn

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    Thanks. all that shows up in device manager that has a ? is video controller (vga compatible with no drivers. could this be anything to do with it???
     
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  5. Addis

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    click on storage devices or something similar and see if its there.
     
    Addis, Apr 17, 2005
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  6. Glenn

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    no listing of storage devices???
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2005
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