Disc drive not reading any discs

[GM.Casper]

My computer is no reading any discs. Its not mechanical fault with the device, because I tried several drives. Mechanically its working, but it always shows as empty. I tried clearing registries, reloaded all the drivers, even tried booting straight from a Windows installation disc. That should bypass any software faults that my current Vista might have. Still no result. So whats left? A mechanical fault in the motherboard or something?

[DeadManSleeping]

CD drives are, compared to many computer parts, inexpensive and VERY easy to replace. Unless you have a laptop. Then you're stuck.

[GM.Casper]

I tried several spare drives. None of them are working.

[Brother Oni]

Is the CD drive detecting/set as one in BIOS?

[Generic Archer]

Change the SATA/IDE header and see what happens... if it's not that, and it's not being recognised in bios then I think it is time for a new MoBo...


Dane

[Jack Squat]

Is the CD drive detecting/set as one in BIOS?

Another question or two to add onto this: Is it showing up fine in the Device Manager? What kind of computer/drives are they?


CD drives are, compared to many computer parts, inexpensive and VERY easy to replace. Unless you have a laptop. Then you're stuck.

Laptop optical drives are really easy to replace too - at least the ones I've run across.

[thubby]

stupid question, but have you checked all the connections?

[Gnoman]

Check your master/slave jumpers (they're usually set to Cable Select nowadays, but can still be a problem.) I've had problems in the past where this sort of problem was caused by a jumper falling off.