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CD-RW/DVD-Rom Drive does not read any Discs

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I have a Gateway 450sx4 notebook and the CD-rom drive (D) s not reading any of the disks that are put into it. I have actually tried two different CD-rom drives and still the same result. I can hear the drive spinning and making noise like it wants to read the disc, but in the end, the D drive still shows nothing in it. The device manager says that everything is working properly for the unit, but it is not. I reinstalled windows early this year and it was working properly and then I would say it started doing this a couple months later. I would appreciate any insight or help on this matter. Thanks.
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Did you try cleaning the laser lenses on both drives with a Q-Tip? They tend to get dust and fingerprints on them.

If that does not work, try sliding the carriage that holds the laser lens back and forth a few times.

And finally, double-check the connections. That about all I can offer. Good luck lomez!
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