Compaq Presario V3000 w/WinXP Home SP2 doesn't recognize CD/DVD drive
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Hi guys, I had it with this laptop, I have no clue why this Compaq Presario V3000 w/WinXP Home SP2 won't recognize the CD/DVD drive. :confused: I looked at the BIOS, and it doesn't show up there. I looked at the Device Manager, and it doesn't show up there. (Yes, I scanned for new hardware too...) At least, the Disk Management will sometimes list it, but not this time. So, I am open for ideas. What do you suggest to do? BTW, the CD/DVD drive works, so if I put a CD or DVD the disk spins, and the light flashes and all...but WinXP won't show anything. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ...neualex
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Hi guys, I had it with this laptop, I have no clue why this Compaq Presario V3000 w/WinXP Home SP2 won't recognize the CD/DVD drive. :confused: I looked at the BIOS, and it doesn't show up there. I looked at the Device Manager, and it doesn't show up there. (Yes, I scanned for new hardware too...) At least, the Disk Management will sometimes list it, but not this time. So, I am open for ideas. What do you suggest to do? BTW, the CD/DVD drive works, so if I put a CD or DVD the disk spins, and the light flashes and all...but WinXP won't show anything. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ...neualex
Sounds like the connection is loose or the drive hardware is on the way out. Many many problems are blamed on the software, but it can't do anything if the hardware doesn't respond to the messages sent. Get it repaired/replaced.
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Sounds like the connection is loose or the drive hardware is on the way out. Many many problems are blamed on the software, but it can't do anything if the hardware doesn't respond to the messages sent. Get it repaired/replaced.
DoEvents: Generating unexpected recursion since 1991 -
Hi guys, I had it with this laptop, I have no clue why this Compaq Presario V3000 w/WinXP Home SP2 won't recognize the CD/DVD drive. :confused: I looked at the BIOS, and it doesn't show up there. I looked at the Device Manager, and it doesn't show up there. (Yes, I scanned for new hardware too...) At least, the Disk Management will sometimes list it, but not this time. So, I am open for ideas. What do you suggest to do? BTW, the CD/DVD drive works, so if I put a CD or DVD the disk spins, and the light flashes and all...but WinXP won't show anything. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ...neualex
See what happens if you try booting off a live linux CD. IF you have trouble doing this consistently it's probably a hardware issue, if it works flawlessly every time it's probably software.
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Worst thing is that this drive is not removable, so I cannot check the IDE connection :((
All storage devices are removable. Your choice is to send it back to Compaq for repair or do it yourself (and void your warranty).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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All storage devices are removable. Your choice is to send it back to Compaq for repair or do it yourself (and void your warranty).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
See what happens if you try booting off a live linux CD. IF you have trouble doing this consistently it's probably a hardware issue, if it works flawlessly every time it's probably software.
-- If you view money as inherently evil, I view it as my duty to assist in making you more virtuous.
