My Toshiba Satellite a45 s120 wont read cd/cd-rom, etc

Discussion in 'DVD-ROM drives' started by SilentE, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. SilentE

    SilentE Member

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    For some odd reason, my pc wont read CD's anymore....
    i have to reinstall windows and i cant because of this problem.
    i tried using other cd roms to see if they work..
    nothing
    i tried my cd for the drivers for the netgear wireless reciver..
    didnt work...
    anyone knows whats the problem.. help please..

    Specs:
    Windows XP sp2
    248 of ram
    40gb harddrive..

    thanks..
     
  2. SilentE

    SilentE Member

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    please... can somebody help me...
    ive done almost everything..
    ive uninstalled and reinstalled the cd/dvd drive..
    ive updated the FW
    ive updated the drivers, and the bios.
    i did something a guide told me to do with the registry.
    i did the cdgone patch..

    and i have a laptop.. which is kinda hard for me to change the cd drive..
     
  3. GrandpaBW

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    It sounds like it went belly up. Your best bet is to get an external burner.
     

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