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    CD drive problem :S

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by XxLblinkxX, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    im not quite sure if im in the correct section...

    anyway, im having a probem with the CD drive. IT DOSENT READ ANY DISK!! :confused:

    and i cant play any of my games :(

    i checked at device manager and i think theres a problem with the drivers?.. so i checked them out... windows automatic update say its OK, but the driver still has a "!" in a traingle sign .... so im not sure in what to do now

    any advices??

    thx
     
    XxLblinkxX, Dec 22, 2007
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  2. Lithus

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    Umm...install a driver...
     
    Lithus, Dec 22, 2007
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  3. XxLblinkxX

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    do i google it??...
     
    XxLblinkxX, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. Lithus

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    No, a magical fairy will drop by.
     
    Lithus, Dec 22, 2007
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    LOL, lithus.....

    Go into device manager and open the "+" symbol under disk drives. Then right click and hit search for drivers
     
    Crimsonman, Dec 22, 2007
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  6. XxLblinkxX

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    hahaha very funny lithus... U_U

    anyway heres a screenshot... i dont know what "+" symbol u mean Crimsonman :S ...
     

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  7. John Ratsey

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    I suggest you uninstall whatever channel on the IDE ATA/ATAPI controller has a current transfer rate of UDMA-2 (or possibly PIO). Then go to the to of the list in Device Manager, right click and select Detect New Hardware (or whatever it says). This will reinstall the IDE channel and then whatever is attached. There's no special driver for optical drives.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 23, 2007
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  8. XxLblinkxX

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    thx.. ill try that..

    i might go to a computer repair center tomorrow to see exactly whats up....

    i just wanna play my freaking games! lol ... im too bored this vacations now :(
     
    XxLblinkxX, Dec 23, 2007
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