laptop problem

[Angel]

my son's laptop had a cd drive in it ...it was working well and it has just stopped loading the discs... it doesnt even make the whirring noise when u put a disc in to load

its a compaq slightly older 1 any1 tell me how i can a. fix it or b. take it apart to fix ..

no sledgehammers will be harmed in the fixing of this laptop :panic:

[Alex]

Is the drive removable?
Could always get an external one.

[mick2404]

Which model is it?

Does the drive appear in windows explorer?

If it is removable, take the drive out and re-insert it whilst in windows.
(you should hear an "insertion" noise)

If your still having problems i may be able to help you out with a replacement depending on the model.

[Angel]

its a 1685 presario ... i dont know if it is removable ... are there fixing screws etc i should take out ?

the drive is showing up in the explorer

he just wants it to connect to internet and do his homework on mp3 players etc
just need he drive to work to upload the music and aol etc .

[RootDogg]

Sounds like the drive has packed in, motor burnt out or somthing, http://www.laptopshop.co.uk/laptop-spares.htm best bet is to replace it, should be cheap but don't quote me.. or take it down to a local pc shop and see what they think...