How to Install Cd Dvd Drive in Laptop

November 29, 2021

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1

Read the manual that came with your computer and be sure that you want to use the CD/DVD drive.
2

Wear an anti-static wrist band or touch unpainted metal to discharge static electricity.
3

Turn off and unplug the computer.
4

Open the computer case.
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Look for the existing CD/DVD drive and unplug the power and data cables.
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Remove the screws from the CD/DVD drive and then remove it from the chassis.
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If you want to install another optical drive, remove the drive bay cover.
8
Adjust the jumpers on the back of the drive. Most drives use "Master" as the default setting.
- If the CD/DVD drive will be an extra one, set the jumper setting to "Slave".
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Slide the CD/DVD drive into the drive bay on the computer.
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Move the cables back, but do not disconnect them.
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Connect the data and power cables to the CD/DVD drive.
- For IDE drives, align pin 1 (the red edge) to the connector on the CD/DVD drive. Then connect the 4-pin power connector to the drive.
- For SATA drives, align the notch to the connector on the drive. Then connect the SATA power connector (the long one) to the drive.
- If there is little space, connect the cable before fully securing the drive into the bay.
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Connect the audio cable to the drive.
- It runs from the drive's audio-out pins to the CD-IN connector on your sound card.
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Close the computer case.
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Turn on the computer. Your computer's BIOS should recognize the new CD/DVD drive.
- Windows will install the drivers required for the operation of the new CD/DVD drive.
- Open My Computer and you will see the drive.

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Question

I am trying to install a library cd-rom for research. Two days ago I returned my ASUS laptop to factory settings, but kept all the files. Now the computer will not even register that I have put the disc in. What can I do?

Reset the BIOS to default, then reboot. It's a common problem, that should fix it.
Question

How do I play a CD in it after it's installed?

Assuming the installation went well, it's very simple. Open the drive, put the CD in the drive, close the drive, and play the CD with the media player application of your choice.
Question

Why won't my computer detect the CD drive?

It could be a number of things, but some steps to try are rebooting your system fully (as in a full shutdown and then back on) and checking your cables.
Question

What should I do if my CD ROM drive is not responding?

Aditya Telang

Community Answer

Open your system and check the cable connection. Remove and check for bent or damaged connections, both on cable, motherboard and the drive. If all those are okay, switch on your system and check for corrupted or missing drivers. If all these are OK, either the electric components on the drive or the motherboard have failed. In rare cases, it can be low powered PSU.
Question

How do I install a program from a CD?

If the CD doesn't automatically run a program, you can try double-clicking on the CD in File Explorer to run it. If it opens up a new directory (folder), then look for a program inside that is an installer.
Question

I cannot find how to insert a CD.

Slide the disc right side up into the slot. If it is an older disk drive, press the button, put the disc on the platform, and slide it in.
Question

I installed a DVD ROM but l can't see the DVD or RAM. What could the problem be?

Rudy Toth

Community Answer

It used to be PNP. But, now you will need software to run that DVD ROM drive and these also have special files, known as Codecs, to run the video on your computer.