Cannot read and write CD/DVD on Satellite Pro L40 - 17F

I have problems with my laptop (model: Satellite Pro L40 - 17F Cel - M 540 1.83/1GB/120GB 15.4).
I have problems with the dvd player. When I got the laptop I managed to install a few things but now - on a two weeks later, I can't read or write CDs or DVDs.

I checked many solutions to fix but does not work. I uninstalled the driver and restarted my computer and it reinstalled the same as that which does not once again.

Please help me!

Hi mate,

may I ask what fire you´ve applications installed on your machine? I ask for the following reason:

Several installed burning applications may interfere each other, so could not stop the drive works properly.
Please, try the following:
Find somewhere a linux cd or something that you can start from, and then try to start and when the disc turns and starts him CD then you know that your problem is not hardware partners, it s more a problem located somewhere in your Windows operating system.

If the player wouldn even turn or start the inserted media then you know that the reader has some hardware malfunction and must be replaced.
I guess you still have a warranty on your machine, if yes, then contact the nearest authorized service provider in your country and tell them your problem.
They are able to help you and solve this problem.

Welcome them

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