Satellite A300 - cannot use the CD/DVD drive

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• After dismantling Satellite A60 cannot detect the CD/DVD drive

  Hello

  I opened my laptop to clean-up and it was the first time that I never opened a laptop. Messed up at the opening of the cd/dvd drive.
  Instead of just pulling out, I started its opening screw but quickly realized that this is not the right way. So I took it out. Rest of the disassembly procedure went well and I assembled it back but he little silver r 2 bands and a small source, which I'm sure that belongs to the CD player and I couldn't adapt it.
  And I don't know how it fits.
  The computer does not detect the drive. Although I can open it by clicking on the Open button, then he hang out by sharp object. (The light will blink showing the power exists in)

  The second thing is the microphone. I've never used until last week, but my voice is going through. The system does not detect any microphone.

  Help appreciated

  Hello

  On this path, it is not easy to say what is the problem with CD/DVD player. Are there signs of the CD/DVD drive in Device Manager or the drive is not displayed in Windows Explorer?

  How did you test mic? Try it with the tape recorder for windows. So you can test the functionality of the mic on the easiest way.

• Satellite A300 - cannot read the second HARD drive

  Greetings from the Spain,

  I got 1 month there is a serious problem with my laptop (which is 5 months old), associated with crcdisk.sys.

  I gave up after several hours studying, and send the computer serving techniques. (Vista was does not load and no recovery was possible)
  Technical services changed 1 hard drive and the motherboard (don't ask me why)
  This computer cams with 2 HD (these 2 devices)

  The first has a recovery partition.
  The problem now is that I see the second HD (D :) but I can't read or access it.)
  However, McAfee, it can scan and I can see the names of files (they were there before sending it to T.Service) during the scan.

  The only solution I have Toshiba is "send it back", but with the previous experience I've had with this guy, maybe now they put a new keyboard and wait another month...

  Any ideas?

  Thank you

  _Update_

  Now I can read the second disc of Internet expolrer..., i.e. D:\documents... I read a few videos, I got there and seems to work.
  However, I cannot read with ordinary windows Explorer or cannot write files from any program.

  BTW. I can access from the Explorer, but just the files, i.e. d:\documents\letters, but not to the root?

  You have installed the laptop with the recovery disk? Try this!

  What operating system do you use? If you are using Vista control this information from Toshiba:
  http://195.182.196.33/KB0/TSB7101OB0006R01.htm

• Installtion of recovery using the external DVD drive

  Hello

  I have a satellite A50 and try to use the recovery disk using a USB DVD drive (internal is damaged), is it possible? and how?

  Thank you

  Hello

  It is possible, but you need an extended drive Toshiba compatible and taken in charge.
  I would recommend asking the service partner for readers supported and ordering of the ASP him. He has information on the supported devices and you'll be sure you get a car 100% taken in charge.

• Cannot use the cd - rw drive. the icon disappeard. I'm using Vista premium edition

  happened all of a sudden. Click on the computer and everything you see is recoverydrive and the c drive

  Hello

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as it is often the set of operations which solves the problem.

  Try this double click Control Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - device - tab - click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - then RIGHT click the drive of the driver - UNINSTALL - REBOOT this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue below.
  
  Then work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, might have a cable loose or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs - a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during the installation of Windows Vista after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables at both ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the system manufacturer and the manufacturer of the device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (burn CD & DVD and CD and DVD read). Therefore, it is not unusual for 1 or 2 rooms with not so work that others do it properly.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are some entries in the registry that the troubleshooter does not solve, and those who "could" be the cause.

  Check with your system manufacturer Maker and device for possible firmware updates and the correct registry entries for your car.

  These are the keys in my opinion, are those in question - secondary-keys for the CD/DVD drive of course because there will be other subkeys in these keys. Be sure to ask specific keys involved as well as the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more information here and maybe even registry settings correct for your CD/DVD from someone with the same drive model.

  You can probably find more information here and maybe even registry settings correct for your CD/DVD from someone with the same drive model.

  Forums - much real experts help and hardware information
  http://club.myce.com/-

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a Restore Point before changing anything)-find the DevManView device and then right click it open in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.
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• I'll be able to use the external dvd drive on microsoft surface?

  I like really the surface so far and I was wondering if I'll be able to use an external dvd drive on the surface because there only 1 usb port.

  Yes.

  You can attach an external USB hub or port replicator and connect USB devices to one. And, if connected to the network, you can use the DVD player on any other computer network with any active permissinns and sharing.

  http://www.StorageReview.com/samsung_intros_wireless_optical_drive_and_portable_bluray_writer

  In addition, there are at least a DVD player wireless.

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• need to repair the startup of windows, files, but cannot use the cd-rom drive

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  Last week... my browser froze causing me to have to stop by turning off the power button... to restarting my pc, my cd-rom drive is not found and now I am unable to finish to copy my important files and these DVD

  is there anyway I can repair windows without using the cd-rom drive... .. I can get in the F12 boot menu but not in the installer of F2 or F8 safe mode without using a cd-rom drive to launch the boot disk

  2.2 under Win XP home edition sp3 dell xps 210 system, intel duo core processor 4 GB ram and 500 GB HD

  It has only 1 CD/dvd-rom combo drive and 4 smaller slots for memory cards and other... I have 3 slots open usb but do not have the files of windows to a flash drive recovery

  would it be possible to make a recovery file or file on a USB stick the size of a flash drive and boot would need... currently the largest one I have is 4 GB

  Hi storm36,

  You must have the Windows XP disk to repair Windows. As the CD/DVD drive is not getting detected, we recommend you try the following steps and check the result.

  Step 1: Check if the device is detected in the BIOS (basic input/output device)
  a. start your computer and press on delete key continuously to see the BIOS.
  b. check if the CD/DVD device is detected.
  c. If this isn't the case, then unplug the unit and he reconnected inside the CPU/Tower.
  d. check the result.

  Step 2: If the device is detected in the BIOS, try the following steps:
  a. start your computer and boot to the desktop.
  b. Click Start, click Run, type devmgmt.msc, and then click ok.
  c. select my computer, click the Action menu and click scan for hardware changes.
  d. check if the CD/DVD device is listed in the list.

  Step 3: If the problem persists, restore the computer
  see How to restore Windows XP to a previous state .
  b. Once you have restored the computer, check if the CD/DVD drive is visible.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot get the cd/dvd driver for CD playback

  Hiya

  Earlier this year, my laptop has been infected by viruses, malware, etc. I used the program Spyware Doctor to remove any infections, but so many files and programs are removed.

  On the Device Manager CD-ROM/DVD-ROM driver TSSTcorp DVD +-RW TS - L632H ATA Device ended up having a typical yellow mark next to it and the cd player would not read cds or dvds. Somehow however his custom 'fixed' itself, but always play all discs.

  Light to the factory side, it opens and closes, and when a cd is put in it sounds as if its going to do something, but after a few seconds only stops and don't open the program or recognize the drive. I read through many responses of forum and things like delete upper and lower filters do not work as they are already not.

  Advice or answers will be very appreciated!

  Hi sugar_owl,

  1. run the troubleshooter from the link, below, you can see the link below:

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows:http://support.microsoft.com/gp/hardware_device_problems

  2. If this does not help, you can uninstall and reinstall the CD/DVD drive:

  To do this, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start and then click Control Panel.

  b. click System and Maintenance, click System and then click on Device Manager.

  Note that if control panel is in Classic view, double-click System and then click on Device Manager.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.

  (c) in Device Manager, expand CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives, right click on the device CD and DVD and then click on uninstall.

  d. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, click OK and restart the computer.

  e. After you restart the computer, the drivers will be installed automatically.

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• My Satellite A300 cannot recognize the buttons at the top of the page

  I + re-inistalled windows vista and installed everything. They work fine except the buttons that are located above the keyboard. I know that I can verify their status in all programs > Toshiba > utilities > Toshiba Assist, but the problem is that the my notebook cannot recognize the buttons.

  I installed all the software for each hardware but still cannot use the buttons...
  What should I do?

  Have you used the recovery disk when you installed Vista?

  If this isn't the case, you must download and install the Package of added value, which can be downloaded from the Web from Toshiba site in the section support/drivers.

• Pavilion dv7 cannot recognize the CD/DVD drive, no help support "assistant".

  Subject says it all.  Since I got this machine, it had problems when the CD/DVD drive becomes invisible and are not accessible by any means.  A reboot has solved in the past, but now, it doesn't seem to work more.  I would like to reinstall the drivers, but guess what, I don't know what kind of player, it is (funny how that works), and Support 'Assistant' is apparently ihcapable to understand the model of this Pavilion dv7 ("product name: loading...") ("now until the heat death of the universe), which does not help either.  Anyone has a better idea than just blindly install the drivers?

  Hello

  Drivers for CD/DVD drives comes with Windows (IE with the operating system - it is not the drivers you need to download).  The driver is located in C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\cdrom.sys.

  First, try the automated Microsoft fixit at the link below.

  Windows 7

  Vista

  Check if the drive works now.

  If the drive does not, in the Start Menu, open Control Panel and click Device Manager.  Click to open the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers.  Right-click on the first channel and select uninstall.  Do not delete if requested drivers.  When uninstalled repeat the process for each channel.  Also, if an ATA controller is listed, right click and uninstall it, once again is not removing the drivers if requested. Then, open the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives.  Make a right click the drive (if it shows!) and choose uninstall.  Do not delete if requested drivers.

  Restart the computer and let Windows reinstall devices.  Check the disc again.

  If it still does not work, re-run the fixit automated Microsoft at the link below.

  Windows 7

  Vista

  Then, in the Start Menu, open Control Panel and click Device Manager.  Click to open the CD/DVD-ROM drives.  Right-click on the drive and choose uninstall.  Do not delete if requested drivers.  When the device has been uninstalled click the icon 'Search for hardware changes' (usually just below help in the toolbar).  Let windows reinstall the disc and see if it works now.

  Best wishes

  DP - K

• Help! Inspiron 1525 cannot find the CD/DVD drive

  My new Inspiron 1525 running Vista Home Pro can't find the CD/DVD drive. I tried reinstalling the driver, but it does not recognize the device to install on!

  I have installed a DVB - T TV antenna just before that the problem occurred. So far, the drive has worked perfectly.

  Any ideas? I am in Germany and I support here is until 18:00 and the U.S. support will not help me!

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• Satellite A660 - cannot install Win 7 using the external DVD drive

  Hello!

  Not so long I asked help to reinstall win 7 on my laptop.
  The only option was actually in the restoration of order dvd what I did. Today, it has arrived.

  Problem is, or was that some of the CD or the DVD couldn't be read for some reason any.

  Now it won't boot from the cd, it says faulty hard drives.

  So what I did I have pluged my detached external DVD drive and it started from that.

  But just after a few seconds, she told me to '1 support recovery' and open the drive in the laptop. Tried to insert the disc - nothing, like its not inserted, tried to disable computers portable cd - nothing please help

  Hello

  You should first check if the external CD/DVD drive is recognized as a boot device.
  Connect the external USB CD/DVD drive and switch on the device.
  Press F12.

  Now, you will see all bootable devices. Generally, the CD/DVD USB drive should appear if his support. If it does not appear, you will not be able to boot from the external USB CD/DVD drive.

  In this case I recommend you to create a bootable USB flash memory and install Windows 7 from USB flash memory

• How to format Satellite A60 302 without using the CD/DVD drive

  Hello

  I have a laptop SATELLITE A60-302, and I had a problem with cd player. I want to format the computer (WIN XP) and I wanned to ask if I can format the computer not by the cd player but another way as disk on key or something...

  Thanks :)

  Hello
  Your best bet might be trying to use an external CD/DVD drive to install Windows XP (must confirm that your laptop can boot from USB CD/DVD). I would not recommend it otherwise because they are pretty complicated and you will encounter other issues.

  Concerning
  Ben

• Satellite L310-D4010: OS became dead slow while using the CD/DVD drive

  Hi all

  I bought Toshiba Satellite L310-D4010 in chennai, India.

  It has 2 GB of RAM and processor 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

  But my system became * slow * while I use the optical drive, that is, when I write a disk and copy the content form the drive.

  I was not able to open any application while I am using the DVD player.

  Please guide me to solve this problem.

  Thanking you.

  This is nothing unusual.

  My windows system is also busy when burning the CD or DVD!
  The point is that most of the resources of mobile phone as a disk, CD/DVD player, RAM, CPU, etc. are necessary and run it with maximum performance during this procedure and to be honest not advisable to work with the laptop during a burning, because this may affect the quality of combustion.

  In my opinion there is noting wrong with your laptop, but if you want you could check if some process is not required are running in the background of the OS.
  In addition, you may disable auto-start for some non-material applications while the Windows start the process.

• Re: Satellite L500D - cannot get the optical disc drive to work

  Back again with this problem and this thread began again as it appears the original thread has been 'locked' ~ been awhile so it is aceptable.

  I think that the TS-L633C TSST DVD/CD RW on my system is in fact die slowly, now I can not yet use Toshiba DVD PLAYER to watch DVDs. See http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/message.jspa?messageID=204206#204206 for the story.

  Using the windows tool "FixIt" on a blank DVD got all green ticks OK but when I went to play DVDs ~ nothing!

  How the reader '' hunt '' when I put any DVD in it and then fails, suggests that the reader was not not little by little and I must be looking for a new. Shame really, because I haven't used at all, hence the long time between my responses on this forum.

  So OK, where from here.

  Nearest service center is a 5 hour drive, and I will send this laptop for my financial and other stuff done busy resourses is more allow me to simply replace this system and start from scratch.

  I'm ready to buy another drive, but cannot locate any online (new) and I am not aware if there are other brands / types which would be appropriate.

  Toshiba Satellite L500D-PSLKOA-00U009 - TSST TS-L633C DVD/CD RW

  Any ideas anyone?

  To be honest, the situation is strange to me, and I think that you spent too long with all this.

  In my opinion, you have to manage fast. The fist issue is: either defective or not ODD?
  The reasons why it doesn't work with a Toshiba DVD player is not relevant at all. You can test it with VLC media player to see how it works.

  So I recommend you to follow:
  You should not change your preinstalled operating system that you use for work or anything else. Try to get another HARD drive. Swap and install the OS by using recovery disc. Test the functionality of the WEIRD with the settings to be sure that the problem persists or not.

  In the end, if you are willing to trade the player s check Manual of use and you will be find the list of all compatible optical disc readers you can use with your model of laptop.