Problem with CD ROM Drive

[Newbie]

Friends,
I am facing a problem with my CD ROM drive.
When I insert any cd and want to play nothing happens.
When I go via My Computer and try to open (drive F) it, a message comes up:
Please insert a disk in drive F.
But in Device Manager it shows that the device is working properly.
Can somebody suggest me how to rectify this problem.
Thanks.

 

[Eric]

Open the tray and try using a vacuum cleaner on blow for a while - or
use a can of compressed air.

If a fine layer of dust builds up on the laser, the drive won't be able
to work.

I recently got a CD-ROM drive to work again by doing that.

Eric,
PC Buyer Beware!
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/

 

[Key Pounder]

Newbie:

That will happen if one places a DVD in the drive instead of a CD ROM or CD
R. However, you've indicated the behaviour is consistent. Try this then: in
Disk Management, right-click on the most left-hand representation of the CD
Drive and select "Eject". If it is the Microsoft Windows software causing a
problem, that should clear it up. Otherwise, the drive, then, may be out of
alignment or have some other mechanical problem. Either try a "known good"
drive, or, if you are sure of a malfunction, replace.

[How to troubleshoot CD-ROM drive problems in Windows XP]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314096