The floppy drive suddenly stopped working? The reasons can be completely different and in this article we will consider the most popular, and also look at ways to solve them.
1. Complete failure
If your drive is many years old, and yesterday it suddenly stopped reading discs, then its service life may have come to an end. In this case, you can test the drive on another computer and if it does not start there, then the drive is probably broken. But we have 4 more options, why the drive might not work so read them before you make a conclusion.
2. Disabled in BIOS
If you recently "wandered" through the BIOS settings and changed something, then maybe you accidentally turned it off? Make sure it isn't. Find on the Internet instructions on how to enable the drive in the BIOS and after logging in, see if it is disabled.
3. Windows is stupid
It happens that something is messed up in Windows and the system simply does not see your DVD drive. Need to try go to Device Manager and see if everything is in order there and if there is an unknown sign opposite some devices.
4. Laser is clogged
If the section A computer the drive is displayed, but the discs cannot be read, it is possible the laser in the disk drive that reads information from the disks could just get clogged... You need to open the device and clean the head with an ordinary cotton swab. Also for these purposes there is special discs with detergent applied. Having inserted a disc into the drive, it will spin and clean laser head drive.
5. The laser head is broken
All equipment breaks down sooner or later, and the drive laser is no exception. In this case, you need replace floppy drive... It costs about $ 10. If you don't want to mess with replacing the old one (opening system unit removing the drive and installing a new one), you can buy an external one. It really costs more, but it is much easier to connect, usually like a mouse or keyboard, it is inserted into any free USB port. Suitable for both laptops and computers.
Of course, these are not all reasons why the floppy drive does not work! You may have another reason. And I told those that I know myself.
There are many reasons why drives stop working: driver problems, conflicting applications, drive damage. To eliminate the breakdown, first determine the source of the malfunction.
1. The problem is in the storage medium
If there are many scratches on the surface of the data storage medium, the medium will not be recognized by the drive. It may also be difficult to read discs from certain manufacturers. For example, not all drives will analyze L-PRO products. In this case, buy another brand of goods.
2. The disk drive does not see the disk on the laptop
When the data reader does not recognize the discs, the laser emitter is defective. Try to disassemble the device and wipe the laser head with cotton wool.
Alternatively, connect the drive to another computer. This will check which part of the product is not functioning properly.
To process the information, the drive uses different types modes. If one of them does not work (does not receive power or power), then the disks are recognized partially and not always. For example, the drive ignores CDs, but opens and reads DVDs.
Usually main reason product breakdowns - wear and malfunction of the laser head. Only replacing the device will help here.
3. The laptop's disk drive does not see the disk. What to do?
In addition to mechanical failure, operating system failures can occur. If the reader recognizes the information discs as blank, update the drivers. To do this, go to the Device Manager, remove the controllers and restart the laptop. After turning on the PC, it independently installs software software and will restart.
If nothing helped, download the drivers from the official website of the manufacturer of the equipment to the USB flash drive.
Note: normal work drive obstructed virtual emulators like alcohol or daemon tools... Uninstall such programs and remove the reader controllers.
4. The drive is working, but disabled in BIOS
You need to go into the BIOS and turn on the drive. The line responsible for enabling looks like this: “CD-ROM. ENABLED "and" DVD-ROM. ENABLED ".
5. The laptop drive is not readable
If the previous steps did not help, and the drive is not displayed, then either it or the controller is broken. motherboard... It is necessary to change the product to a new one.
6. No access to the recorded files on the disk
This problem is related to a number of systemic ones. Since the launch and operation of files is responsible software then the drive is functioning normally.
Update your recording apps (Nero, Roxy) to latest version on the official website of the developers or reinstall the software.
Note
If you have installed utilities that identify the disk data after installation to the tray (similar to NERO StartSmart, Roxio InCD), remove the applications and the drive from the Device Manager.
17 836CD / DVD drives are almost never used in Everyday life but in some situations you cannot do without them. Due to rare use, some users face the problem when the drive does not read disks. What to do when this happens on Windows 7, as well as prevention methods, is described in this article.
Causes of malfunction
The problem of reading disks has several solutions, but first let's consider possible reasons malfunctions:
- damaged disk;
- physical failure of the drive;
- driver problem;
- failure of the OS.
Advice! Before carrying out further manipulations, check the operability of the disk itself. Perhaps the problem is with him.
Solution options
There are several ways to fix the problem. Let's consider them in order of frequency of occurrence.
Note! All actions are described for the operating room Windows systems 7. In Windows 8 and later, the program interface in question may differ.
Hardware check
The problem with iron most often occurs in two cases:
- poor connection of the floppy drive (applies to a PC);
- internal damage to the device.
In the first case, the power cable (on the left in the photo) and / or data transmission (on the right) may not be fully inserted, or have physical damage... The latter applies mainly only to the data loop. This is manifested, first of all, by a quiet crackle during bending. this cable, which indicates the need to replace it.
In the second case, the drive cannot read data from the disc due to accumulated dust deposited on the lens, or due to the burnout of the reading laser chip. If such situations arise, it is better to buy a new drive, therefore it is more expensive to repair it.
Turning on the drive
There is a possibility that the drive has tripped in software. This happens due to a system failure or unintentional user action.
Reinstalling the driver
The need to reinstall the software responsible for the operability of the drive occurs in case of system failures (less often due to viruses) or when the OS is updated.
Removing software
The problem of using the drive sometimes occurs due to installed multimedia programs that create virtual devices... The most famous of them: "Nero", " Daemon tools"," CDBurnerXP ".
To remove such software, it is better to use third party utility(for example, "Uninstall Tool"), not the built-in Windows tool.
System Restore
Performance previous actions does not guarantee that the situation will be corrected, since Windows may have critical errors... The built-in system recovery tool will help to eliminate them.
Important! This procedure is only possible if the PC already has a restore point that was created earlier.
This will restart the computer and the drive should start working again.
Important! If there is no restore point on the PC, then you need complete reinstallation systems. How to do this is discussed in the article "".
conclusions
This article has discussed several ways to solve the problem related to reading discs in a CD / DVD drive. The options offered are suitable for PCs and laptops. You should check the physical health of the drive, and then go to software procedures.
This document is for HP and Compaq computers with a CD / DVD drive using Windows control 10 or 8.
When I load a disc into the CD / DVD drive, the disc does not play automatically.
Step 1: Check if the problem is with the disk
Check the disc for damage and make sure it is compatible with your computer.
Clean the disc and check for damage... Clean dust and streaks from the disc using filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If there is significant damage to the playing surface, replace the disc.
Check multiple drives different types ... Use CDs and DVDs that work exactly with other players and drives. If all discs of the same type cannot be played, check that the drive supports that type of disc.
Blu-ray or DVD movie discs cannot be played: Make sure the drive supports the disc type. If the type is supported, install compatible movie playback software. additional information see DVD Playback Options for Windows (on English language English).
Discs recorded on another computer cannot be played: Re-burn the disc using a different brand blank disk... Record at a reduced speed (4x) and make sure the recording session is closed when finished.
Step 2. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
If you are using Windows 10, go to the next step. If you are using Windows 8, using the troubleshooter Windows troubles drive problems can be automatically identified and corrected.
If the problem persists, take the next step.
Step 3. Check the drive for a hardware failure
Time, dust, vibration and mechanical wear will reduce the performance of your CD / DVD drive. You can use HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to check the drive for hardware problems.
If the problem persists, take the next step.
Step 4. Check the status of the drive in Device Manager
Make sure the drive is listed in Device Manager, then reinstall the device to resolve any errors.
You have probably come across such events in your life when you have had any kind of malfunction or problem with your computer. One of frequent problems is a failure of the drive. So, if your floppy drive isn't working, what should you do? Well, do not throw it out right away! You should always try to restore it, if, of course, it is possible.
First you need to understand what exactly is not working. When you turn on the computer, look, if a light is on on the drive, but it does not see your drive, it means that you are not receiving information from the drive. That is, the power is on, and the drive works, but does not transmit data to the motherboard. This means that either bad contact wires, or it doesn't work at all. Try disconnecting and then reconnecting the data cable. If the motherboard gets dusty, blow out the connector as dust can interfere.
It is possible that the drive is working, and the computer recognizes it, and at the same time What to do? How to be? Don't worry too much. This is not such a big breakdown, since the main thing is that the drive itself works and is determined by the system. If the drive carriage does not extend, then there is a problem with an elastic band called a belt. You need to change it. Well, or else to suffer and open the drive with some sharp object, for example, a needle.
If everything is fine, everything works, it opens, it is detected, but the computer is stupid, what to do then? This problem appears when your system has a conflict of devices, and they do not work correctly and interfere with each other. Since the motherboard has multiple connectors (depending on the model, as older boards only have 1 or 2 connectors), simply plug the data cable from the drive into a different connector. In this case, the freezing problem should disappear.
But if it remains, it means that your drive is very dull and slows down the system. This happens when the drive is very old and is running with its last bit of strength. It is better to replace old drives, as over time they stop reading some discs and also begin to freeze.
So, for overall development, I would like to mention that the "life" of a drive is determined by the number of discs written. If you want the drive to live longer, then you should not record everything in a row, or everything in a row and everything that is possible.
If your drive does not work at all, what to do in this case, the specialist in the workshop will tell you, since there are a lot of breakdowns that can lead to the inoperability of the entire drive. And they need to be determined individually.
For example, which is more likely, your drive electronics are out of order. Some part on the board could burn out. Or it could have punctured a microcircuit or a fuse. There are many options. But, if your main chip is burnt out, then it will be cheaper and wiser to buy a new floppy drive than to fix it.
But above all else, take it out first and smell if it stinks. If there is, then it definitely means that something burned down. Then open it. To do this, unscrew the bolts. By opening it, you will be able to determine which part has burned out.
There may also be a situation where you cannot understand why the drive is not working. What to do? Take it to the workshop. They will determine exactly what the problem is.
If you don’t want to take him to the workshop, or if you don’t have money, then take the phone and call some acquaintance of yours who understands computers and tell him: “The disk drive does not work! What to do?". And hope that he will help you, otherwise you will need to buy a new device, or take yours for repair, which, most likely, will also result in the purchase of a new drive.
Don't waste your time and buy a new drive if the old one doesn't work. After all, they are not so expensive.
