computer cd rom problem

[SixFive]

Having trouble with my cd rom. When I put in a cd, music or program, nothing happens. I have 2 hard drives, c and d, a 3.5 inch drive which is a, but I can't find my cd rom; it's like it has disappeared. :shrug: I think it still works, but maybe I've told the computer it's not there or something?? Anybody have a clue what might help?? Thanks.

 

[volfan]

Turn off, remove the ide cable then turn on and shut down.
Reconnect the ide cable and reinstall the cd rom.

 

[Beebs]

right click my computer
select manage
select device manager
see if it is listed under dvd/cd rom drives

 

[SixFive]

right click my computer
select manage
select device manager
see if it is listed under dvd/cd rom drives

it is not.

What's an "ide" cable?

 

[Agent 0659]

I wouldnt know! My cable is OBVIOUSLY not idle!

 

[SixFive]

I wouldnt know! My cable is OBVIOUSLY not idle!

I knew you'd be of great help, schlong boy! Whoever said that your avatar looked like a guy trying to pinch off the end of a loaf was right, lol!! Kind of like a gold fish that has a big turd hanging out that just won't quite pinch off.

 

[Agent 0659]

Please! Look at the incredible motion, the chics dig the circle bro!Maybe you broke your CDROM with all that stupid ass country shit you listen to, you know even computers have limits :SIB

 

[bsucards]

it is not.

What's an "ide" cable?

See the picture below

It is simple to look at, sometimes if the case has been moved even a bit, the cable might have come loose.

THere should also be a power cable that looks like this:

If your still afraid, as a computer guy, give him a beer or 20 bucks and he will probably fix it or maybe perhaps it has simply went bad and needs replaced.