CD Rom

[jaida]

If the drive opens and closes and the drivers are working with no irq conflicts etc. then I would have to go with it being a problem with the drive. It's really up to you if you want a new one or to fix it but new cdrom drives are fairly inexpensive and you wouldn't have the hassle of taking it somewhere to be fixed.

So I say go with a new drive

[DanU]

You can try opening it up to see if the rubber drive belt broke, if it is belt driven of course. Some are and some aren't. You can buy a replacement belt at most well stocked electronics stores for a few dollars.

If it sticks, force it. If it breaks, it needed to be replaced anyway.

[Stewart.s]

I have a Goldstar CRD 8240B CD Rom which has stopped working. The drive opens and closes Ok, is recognised in the system, but refuses to spin. Do I need a new one or can it be fixed?

it is 2yrs old, and fitted in a HP Pavilion using windows '95. any suggestions.