The CD/DVD drive in my laptop is missing or not detected by my Acer Aspire 4520?

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• The CD/DVD drive reads not my HP laptop.

  My problem: I'm trying to upgrade to 64-bit on a laptop Windows 7 32-bit of Windows Vista; However, the CD/DVD drive cannot be read in my computer or Device Manager.

  I already tried application Fix - It Microsoft, but to no avail.

  I am not confident in working with the registry files, but if there is a simple and straightforward process to follow, I can handle.

  Help, please!

  Hello

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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

  After the foregoing:

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART 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, could be a coward
  cable 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 Windows Vista
  Setup 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 in 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 manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

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

  Do step 2, you would need to know the registry entries to try then to ask the system and
  Manufacturers of devices as well as checking with the Mycelial forums. Of course, check for the firm - update
  Ware. If you can find reliable registry entries to try and need, we can help automate that
  process once the information is known.

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

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

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

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget 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 info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• All of a sudden my laptop does not recognize the cd/dvd drive.

  Just today my cd/dvd drive is not recognized. My laptop is HP Pavilion dv6244us, Vista Home Premium software. The cd/dvd drive is only a factory with LightScribe. In Device Manager there is a yellow! next to the name. When I double click on it, it says what follows in the device status area: "Windows cannot start this hardware device because its information of configuration (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19) "I'd appreciate any help you can give.

  Thank you

  Chris

  Hi Chris,

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

  Vista

  Check if the drive works now.

  If it still does not work, click on the Menu start, open the all programs, open accessories, right-click on command prompt and select "run as Administrator".  In at the prompt, type the following command and press ENTER.

  sfc/scannow                (Note that there is a space between sfc and /)

  Let the entire process, then the output type and press ENTER.

  Then, click on 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.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Where can I buy the CD/DVD drive for my Satellite C series

  Where can I buy a CD? DVD drive for my laptop?

  Posted by diggers41
  

  Where can I buy a CD? DVD drive for my laptop?

  You can download the Toshiba site.

  I see your in Ireland & I'm in Australia so try Googling Toshiba where you are.

  See you soon
  Geoff

• Equium A60: How to remove the CD/DVD drive

  I own an Equium A60 PSA67E and need to know how to remove the CD/DVD drive. A few days ago I tried to completely remove the underside of my laptop by removing all the screws. After doing this I found that most of the underside was loose, but the CD/DVD drive was always held in place, which means that I couldn't

  Hello

  I m not 100% sure, but I think there is a screw under the keyboard that attach the drive. You must remove the keyboard and check if there are screws that fix the drive.

• Satellite A200-1vp with Vista - code 39 of the CD/DVD drive failure

  Hello

  I was burning and watch DVDs on my Satellite A200 - 1 VP, with vista, since February, the last time I burned anything was a couple of weeks.

  Suddenly, there is a problem, no response when I insert a disc and my divx player says me no recorder found.

  When I am looking in the Device Manager I get the message 'windows cannot load the driver for this hardware' (code 39) "driver is damaged or missing.

  I tried to uninstall it and using the limit filter upper/lower of Toshiba, repair tool but on restart it still cannot install.

  Should I try the Toshiba Recovery Disc and lose a lot of that programs/files, as a last resort?
  Would this work?
  Anyone have any ideas?

  Here's an interesting article from Microsoft Knowledge:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/270008/en-us

  You must first access the Device Manager and should remove the reader of CD/DVD from the list of devices.
  Then should access the registry and delete the Upperfilters and Lowerfilters completely from the following registry key values:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  Reboot the laptop and check if the CD/DVD drive would work again!

• Re: Satellite A100-692 - how to replace the CD/DVD drive?

  Hello

  the device DVD/combined my A100-692 is damaged and I want to replace it.
  I found no still no guide how to replace the unit.

  Is there something available?

  Thanks in advance!

  Hello!

  AFAIK, you must remove the keyboard first, before you can replace the CD/DVD drive. Remove the screws on the lower side, and then you can push the disc if you have replaced the keyboard.
  It seems to be a bit tricky

  Maybe you should ask a technician for laptop to help. They can replace the CD/DVD drive for you.

  Good bye

• 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 5205-s705: How can I boot from the CD/DVD drive

  I can't run Setup from my cd/dvd rom, there is no such option in the BIOS Setup. How can I boot from the cD or DVD?
  Please, help me!

  Hello

  You are not able to boot from the CD/DVD drive?
  If you are unable to change the boot order in the BIOS, I would advise you by pressing the F12 key immediately after starting the laptop.
  A start menu should appear, then you should be able to choose the reader of CD/DVD (ODD).

  You can also try clicking on the C instead of the F12 button. The C button the STRANGE start.

  Check this back and forth!

  Good luck

• Satellite C series does not recognize the CD/DVD drive

  Hello

  I have about a week he did something wrong and now my laptop recognize my CD-Rom drive.
  I guess I accidentally deleted the driver but I'm not sure of (I'm not a computer expert).
  What now? Someone has an idea?

  Thank you!

  Carina

  + The message was edited: translated by Google Translator.

  Hello

  I guess that you do not see the CD/DVD drive in MY computer area.
  Right?

  I think I can help you
  First go to Device Manager and search for CD/DVD drive.
  Select this device and delete it from the list.

  Now, open the registry (type regedit in the search) and remove the filters above and below to the following registry key:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM \CurrentControlSet\Control \Class \{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  The similar solution is located on the Microsoft page:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

• Equium L20: How to use the recovery CD if the CD/DVD drive is faulty?

  Hello

  I have an Equium L20 at the mo and unfortunately the CD/DVD drive is damaged and is no longer works (I can't even open the drawer), and I can't start up.

  Of course, I can't start the recovery CD is if there is another solution? I tried to create a bootable USB but I can't make it work, whenever I ask the bios to run it it runs as if it is a hard drive and says "operating system not found '. I reached the end of my train of thought so any help would be much appreciated!

  Thank you

  Tom

  Hi Tom

  You want to use your laptop with defective CD/DVD drive all the time? Why you don't want to trade the player and all your problems will be gone. The drive cannot be expensive and I am sure that you can exchange it only.

• The CD/DVD drive power calibration error - Satellite A100-646

  Hi all

  I have a problem with the DVD-RAM of my laptop. I can not burn cd/DVDs, show error message is "power calibration error".
  Can I fix it myself?
  I tried to change the blank media (CD/DVD), cleaned the optical lens. S.O. Vista Home Premium
  The unit of DVD - RAM, it is MAST * A DVD-RAM UJ-850 s ATA Device Ver = 1.10 firmware

  Tanks a lot
  Best regards

  Fabrizio

  > I can fix it myself?

  Do not think that you will be able to solve this problem, because according to the error message, lens driver cannot calibrate in the right position and that's why the drive can't burn any DVD or CD.

  This is a mechanical problem and to my knowledge, the drive must be replaced.
  For assistance, please contact the ASP in your country. They should replace the disc with the compatible and supported a.

  If the warranty is valid should be done for free.

  Good luck a cheers

• Media in the CD/DVD drive is not readable (hp DVDRAM GT30L)

  Hello guys. This is my first post in this forum.

  I already ran the Microsoft fixit CD/DVD drive and the problem is the media in the CD/DVD drive is not readable (hp DVDRAM GT30L). I also tried the DVD in my desktop DVD player and stands so the problem is in the CD-ROM of the laptop.

  Hello Blue_Cloud213,

  Welcome to the HP Forums!

  I understand that the computer is unable to read the CD and DVD. Since you reduced the problem to only one computer, please try all the steps in this document from HP: disk impossible reading disks (Windows 7)

  Please let me know what happens. Thank you!

  Mario

• The cd/dvd driver has been damaged by a virus and then deleted. where can I find a new driver? Help!

  I have a Toshiba laptop with Windows XP

  I tried uninstalling the drive and reboot my computer it did not help.

  Without a new driver, my computer does not recognize the cd/dvd drive

  Please click on the link below and follow the steps outlined on the page, this will solve the problem:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

  MD MOEEN AJAZ KHAN - MCP, N +, A +.

• My CD/DVD drive stopped working... it is not recognized on my computer... I can't open the compartment either by ejection or manually

  I have a laptop HP... I rarely use the DVD player... someone suggested the BIOS to default and disable the VRAM... Who has sense and how I would do? I tried Microsoft Fixit, but it does not work... I uninstalled the PCI controller. er in the management of devices and Rebooted, without success. It's as if my drive just disappeared.

  Thanks for any help in advance

  Hello

  To manually open the drive:

  For the readers of the status bar:

  Sometimes they get stuck. There is a small hole on the front of the CD drive that you can stick a
  a paper clip that will release him and the reader to open.

  Create a trombone in car Opener
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/HT/ppdropen.htm

  Open a CD/DVD player with a paper clip.
  http://www.josepino.com/?open_cd-dvd_paperclip

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

  For the readers of the slot:

  Check with the manufacturer of system on how do to eject the disc.

  Dell xps m1330 dvd drive will not eject cd inside<-- check="" these="">
  http://www.FixYa.com/support/t2643828-dell_xps_m1330_dvd_drive_will_not_eject

  Be careful as you may damage the player using the method below:
  
  You may need to get the driver to work 1 However, this could still work.
  http://www.tech-tweak.NET/2009/11/how-to-eject-STUK-DVD-from-slot-load.html

  The method used on the Mac could work
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=wpWieIoBBrk

  How to disassemble the laptop (Dell XPS M1330)<--- voids="" any="" warranty!="" this="" is="" an="">
  http://ahwee.com/how-to-disassemble-laptop-Dell-XPS-M1330

  Also have heard double tape on a credit card or play can work.

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

  For the reader does not:

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART 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, could be a coward
  cable 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

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for 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 in Windows
  Vista installation 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 in 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 manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of 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 (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

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

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

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget 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 info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.