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    HP dv5000, dvd cd not working after hard drive replaced

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chevydog56, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. chevydog56

    chevydog56 Newbie

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    Hi,
    My HP dv 5000 just got a new hard drive installed by a tech, everything works except the dvd cd. The green light comes on when you put a disc in. When I go in my computer, it does not show that drive exists.
    I would like to fix this problem myself, any help is welcome. thanks
    chevydog56
     
    chevydog56, Jan 25, 2009
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  2. Notebook-Tom

    Notebook-Tom Newbie

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    Hello Chevydog,

    I have exactly the same problem:
    Installed new HDD (western digital).
    The HDD is working fine, but the DVD drive does not work anymore.
    It opens, but neither the Windows hardware manager nor the explorer show the drive.

    Did you get this ever fixed?
    Can you help?

    Thanks for any help
    Tom
     
    Notebook-Tom, Aug 27, 2009
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  3. taj619

    taj619 Notebook Consultant

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    well if the drive does not show at all it can be a problem of hardware connections if it is showing and not working u can try to update ur dvd driver from device manager
     
    taj619, Aug 27, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

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    If it doesn't show up in Device Manager, then you're not going to update the driver through the Device manager.

    You should download and install the latest firmware for your drive from the manufacturer's website. Failing that, make sure that the data cable for the drive is firmly plugged in on both ends.
     
    Mastershroom, Aug 27, 2009
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