DVD-Rom Drive no longer regonize CDs

[Eileen]

Just today, I tried to put a CD in and it does not recognize it. All the cables are plugged in and there is no driver problems with it.

I may have to replace it with a new one, but if I can save 20 bucks, then I can.

Is it possible to make it work by using a DVD lens cleaner CD?

 

[Eileen]

It's a DVD Drive that came with the computer. I'm afraid that my warrenty expired, and my disc is able to be read on the DVD-+RW drive.

Dell's support website has no solution to it. I have checked already

 

[Kal-El]

Dell's support website has no solution to it. I have checked already

That may be your problem. Dell. >>

Hmmm... Sounds like you may have to get a new one.

 

[Eileen]

You mean a new DVD-Rom drive or a New Computer?

I cannot afford another computer....

 

[Kal-El]

If you have a DVD±RW, there's no reason to keep the DVD-ROM. And I never really liked DVD-ROM's because I don't believe they play CD's well enough because after all, they're designed for DVD's.

That's why I have both the CD Rom and the DVD Rom.

And Alyssa, I meant the DVD Rom, as if you'd get a new computer just for that. But maybe you could use a CD Rom.