"The Brass Turner" <> wrote in message
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> My fathers Notebook is a Novatech Model M67SU Product code M670SU.
>
> OS = Vista Home Premium patched to SP1 mid December 2008 with a few update
> patches since.
>
> The DVD ROM is recognised in the BIOS and it therefore appears in Windows
> Explorer tree. The tray can only be opened with a paper clip.
>
> When a disc is put, in the green light comes on solid for a while before
> going off.
>
> Opening Windows Explorer and selecting the DVD ROM results in an error pop
> up, Place a disc into drive etc.
>
> This happens with every type of disc, applications, CD-RW's and DVD films.
> I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Optitrec software but to no avail.
>
> Assistance much appreciated thanks.
>
Sounds like either a partially failed drive or a drive that may be poorly
seated (assuming it is not slot load).
Is it possible to physically remove the drive and re-insert/install it - and
thereby the connection to the system board?
Beyond that, it sounds like a faulty drive imo.
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