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Yes, I have rebooted several times but nothing.
I am really out of my comfort zone with this boot disc. I havent got a clue what I'm doing. Is there any other way to test the drive? Sorry about this but I dont tinker at all with the computer.
CD drive has completely disappeared
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 10:30 AM
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 10:36 AM
Borrow an original, retail copy of a Windows OS disk (any Windows version). Go into bios and change the boot order so the cd is the first device. Then reboot. That is how you test the drive. Either that, or replace it with a new drive and see if that works.
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Posted 06 May 2011 - 03:17 AM
I will try to find someone who has one of these discs and do as you say.
If it works, and it boots up, what do I do then. If it doesnt boot up what will that mean to me?
If it works, and it boots up, what do I do then. If it doesnt boot up what will that mean to me?
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Posted 06 May 2011 - 06:46 AM
If it does not see the bootable cd at boot, the drive is most likely shot and you should replace it.
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Posted 09 May 2011 - 02:44 AM
Sorry I havent replied for a while. Im having problems getting hold of this disc. As soon as I do and try it out, i will be back on, at least then I'll know if its the disc drive i need.
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Posted 09 May 2011 - 07:04 AM
Okay, thanks for the update.
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Posted 09 May 2011 - 10:55 AM
Allan, just an afterthought. If I purchased a cheap external cd drive, would that work? Would I be able to play cds as normal through the laptop? And do you think I would be able to put my cds onto itunes as i did before? I wouldnt be able to install it, so I would look for a usb connection plug and play type thing.
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Posted 09 May 2011 - 11:01 AM
It's just as easy to replace the internal drive - probably cheaper than buying an external one.
But to answer your question yes, it would act the same way the internal drive does.
But to answer your question yes, it would act the same way the internal drive does.
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