Satellite A300 - dvd, usb and card reader does not work

Help needed please.

Have a laptop Satellite A300, running vista.

Until a few weeks ago everything good, then noticed the cd did you not recognized and disk in it. The card reader can't find anything on the card (and Yes, the card was full.)

The usb scanner is recognized as an external memory card and the other usb port does not fuction.

I have not installed or don't remember changing of settings or do whatever it is the habit.

Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

Hello

Your ad is very confused.
> Until a few weeks ago everything good, then noticed the cd did you not recognized and disk in it.
Well, there are several reasons for this; It would be possible that the inserted disc is not completely compatible. Try different drives from different manufacturers.
It would also be possible that the STRANGE laser lens is dirty. In this case, you might clean using a cotton ball and alcohol tip. In my case it helped.

> The card reader can't find anything on the card (and Yes, the card was full).
Did you use a compatible card? The laptop runs these cards:
8MB - 2 GB SD card
SDHC - 4 GB card
-16 MB - 2 GB xD Picture card
Memory Stick - 8MB - 256MB
Memory Stick Pro - 256 MB - 2 GB
MultiMediaCard - 8 MB - 1 GB
miniSD (with SD adapter) - 32 MB - 2 GB

I recommend also to format the card and to copy files from computer, and then test this.
You can also reinstall and update the driver for the card reader controller...

> The usb scanner is recognized as an external memory card
Can't believe that you must use a scanner software (must be provided with the scanner) and have to test this unit. By the way; for the most part a scanner driver must be installed in order to use this

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