Faulty DVD/CD Rom IDE

[Kurgen]

I bought this from the bay, sold as working but doesnt read any DVD or CD, lights up and tries but eventually gives up. jumpers are correct. Is there any easy fixt to these or just send it back. I like the retro look to the front bezel

 

[Kurgen]

Could be something as simple as a dusty laser/sensor, but could also be something terminal.

I’d give it a blast of compressed air, make sure that the laser carriage can move freely on its rails (re-grease if necessary) and then try reading a proper pressed CD (not a CD-R or CD-RW). If it can’t read a proper CD at that point then it’s likely going to need electronic work/replacement parts.

Well i got a refund off the bay, and they didnt want it back, there was a large void removed label still sealed and i didnt want to open it up if i was returning it. anyway it took a while to open it, its fitted with a star key that i couldnt find the correct size. I manage to undo the thread using needle nose plyers. took all the housing off, and gave a few puffs over the lens area with compressed air... put it back together and it read a CD first time

 

[Kurgen]

Do love a happy ending

Thats a nice looking drive too.

it is, and i believe that entire bar lights up as well. have to wait a while, thought its probably going in my windows 98 pc