Drive DVD Equium A100-147

My DVD drive seems to have stopped responding. The light is not on, and it does not appear in 'my computer '! ???

Im hoping that this is just a case of a bad connection, but how can I know? Ive had a quick glance for instructions on how to get inside it, but I didn't have much luck. Also, is it safe enough to do if you don't have much knowledge of what happens in there, or should I wait for someone who knows? Don't want to break it completely!

Once its completely new operation, will be the computer pick up automatically or do I have to do something? As long as the system is concerned, there is nothing there, as it does appear in the start menu.

Help!
Thank you!

K

The first Don t remove anything physically the laptop.
You should first check if the CD/DVD drive appears in Device Manager.

If the STRANGE appears in the Device Manager, then remove from Device Manager and reboot the laptop. The Windows operating system should recognize the STRANGE as a new device and should update the software.

If Windows doesn't recognize the ODD, then you should check if it of possible to boot from the CD/DVD drive.
To do this use a WinXP or Linux Live CD boot CD.

If you want to boot from the STRANGE you must press the C key immediately after the cell indicating or use the F12 key to activate the start menu.

If it will be possible to boot from the disc then it must be something wrong with the player software.

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