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homer75 | 20:09 Sun 11th Dec 2005 | Technology
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my dvd cd rw drive has disappeared - the computer no longer 'sees' the drive and it is no longer on the hardware profiles. I had been having a problem with the drive opening and closing for no reason. anyone got any idea what might be wrong ?
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its connection cable(s) are broken, buy a new one or go through loads of hastle fixing it
21:01 Sun 11th Dec 2005
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Well check the connections first. If you're not confident working with your computer innards, it might be safer to take it to a professional, or at the very least a friend who knows what they're looking for :P
23:27 Sun 11th Dec 2005
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Thanx to all - it was indeed the connection cable! I took it off both ends and replugged it - hey presto dvd rom is back- I will get another cable just to make sure. MTIH1992 u are my hero
12:38 Mon 12th Dec 2005

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