K I need help with this it only happend a while ago all of a suddent i put in a dvd: pcpower play dvd and it wouldent load it like nothing happed it just made noises like quiet noises and then i clicked my computer to see if i could see the icon in the drive to i could open it there but it wasent there so it aint reconising it and yes it is a dvd rom can some one plz help me with this to fix it cause i just got some new games i wanna play thx.
try it in another computer. if it works there, we'll keep troubleshooting. if not, the drive is bricked and you need a new one.
or you could just back up your hdd (put it on a external hdd if possible)and format your computer/laptop. maybe something had been changed this will sort it out but i warn you, you will loose everything on your computer although youde probably know that already lol. its just a thought
Try going to the device manager, find your dvd rom there, and delete or un-install it. Reboot, and the computer should recognize new hardware. Let windows reinstall it for you. If this doesn't work, it's possible your firmware got corrupted somehow. Go to the site for your dvd rom's manufacturer, and see if there's updated firmware for it. If not, download current firmware, and re-install. If this doesn't work either, it's probably time for a new drive. They are pretty cheap now, so that's good.......... Good luck!
Alright i dont have a cd for the dvd-rom so i dont think i ca uninstall it and rinstall it? and about that frimware well my dvd-rom is called a JLMS XJ-HD166S so where would i get the frimware for that drive oh and one thing ive never updated my dvd-rom so yea?
You don't need a cd for the dvd rom, to do what I suggested. That is uninstalling and re-installing through windows. Give it a try. Sometimes it fixes the problem. Can't swear it will fix this problem though. It won't hurt anything.......... As for firmware, check here: http://forum.rpc1.org/index.php
Alright man how do i uninstall it through windows and reinstall it and i dont wanna reinstall my comp cause that is to much downloading so how i do it man? thx
If you go to the Device manager, and find your dvd rom there, and delete or uninstall it, the dvd rom is the only thing it will mess with. Reboot, and the computer will detect new hardware. Then let windows reinstall it for you. As long as you select the dvd rom to delete, nothing else will be bothered.
Yeah i tried a dry lens cleaner dident work and i tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it dident do anything so im gonna get a new 1 this tuesday coming.
If you have nothing better to do you could always take it apart, blow out with air can, and clean the lens with some glass cleaner or even adjust the voltage to the lens. If it has warranty, get it replaced. If not, just buy a new one you should be able to find one for 40 bucks
Don’t need to do any of that, what you need to do is BUY a new drive. Install, and you’ll see it working effortlessly. -----------------------///----------------------
