My PC's DVD player doesn't work/get recognized at all

[HOK1N]

The title says it all.
My PC's DVD player doesn't work/get recognized at all.
I almost rarely use the dvd player but i have noticed that problem.
Also when i press the power button to start my pc, the player is making a weird noice like its reading a dvd while i havent insert any...
I removed the cables inside the tower and reconnected them but nothing changed.
The player is not getting recognized at all neither at [My computer] nor in [Devices].
Can this be fixed or the only solution is to buy a new dvd player?

[october262]

Try right clicking on my computer - select properties - hardware - device manager,
Click on CD/DVD drives, click on your drive and go to driver and click Uninstall
Restart computer and let windows reinstall the drive.

[HOK1N]

Try right clicking on my computer - select properties - hardware - device manager,
Click on CD/DVD drives, click on your drive and go to driver and click Uninstall
Restart computer and let windows reinstall the drive.

Theres no cd/dvd drives

[october262]

Unplug the computer and remove the button cell battery on
The computer motherboard to reset to factory defaults.

[HOK1N]

did that but no result for the dvd. and still cant see it in the devices

[gll99]

The title says it all.
My PC's DVD player doesn't work/get recognized at all.
I almost rarely use the dvd player but i have noticed that problem.
Also when i press the power button to start my pc, the player is making a weird noice like its reading a dvd while i havent insert any...
I removed the cables inside the tower and reconnected them but nothing changed.
The player is not getting recognized at all neither at [My computer] nor in [Devices].
Can this be fixed or the only solution is to buy a new dvd player?

The title rarely says it all

Not having eyes-on, hands-on or specs makes troubleshooting a bit more difficult. When was the last time the DVD drive was working and did you make any hardware changes or install CD/DVD related software since? It's hard to tell if the problem is hardware, cabling or os / driver related. Some friends I've helped have given the short version when explaining their problem but it wasn't accurate. For example they changed a drive or cable but then said it used to work but now suddenly doesn't. Before junking the DVD drive you could try a few things.

I'd check the bios to see if the DVD drive is shown there. If it is then it might point to an OS level issue. It should appear in the 1st tab where the devices are listed. As far as the drive being accessed at boot-up it means for one it's receiving power and also it's probably the 1st device in the boot up sequence. You could test it's functionality by putting a boot disc in the drive and see if it boots up outside the OS. If that doesn't work or if it's not showing in the bios and this is an IDE DVD drive as I suspect, my initial thought is either a data ribbon or a jumper setting conflict. We don't know the age of your PC but some older ribbons and MB weren't keyed so they let you plug them in the wrong way. I'd check both ends to make sure they are correct and are pushed in properly. Make sure you haven't bent any pins either on the MB or drive. If you have a spare ribbon then change it out. Do you have an IDE hdd on the same ribbon? Even if you don't, check the jumper(s) to make sure it is set properly on each device. It could also be a missing / corrupt driver or an invalid registry entry so every bit of info you provide as you troubleshoot will be helpful in eliminating certain things. MB specs, OS and your device cabling layout would be beneficial as a starting point.

btw) It's personal taste but unless you often boot from CD/DVD (or even usb if your bios permits) I see little advantage in putting those in the boot sequence. It just slows things down a bit and can always be changed when needed.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Two possibilities:1 Bad IDE/SATA cable. 2 Bad DVD drive.

[johns0]

Dvd burners are selling for under $20,just buy one and upgrade.

[HOK1N]

Two possibilities:1 Bad IDE/SATA cable. 2 Bad DVD drive.

yes i think that too..

Dvd burners are selling for under $20,just buy one and upgrade.

its not about price, i just post here to see if we could find a solution..

[johns0]

Your dvd reader is dead,buying a dvd burner is a solution.