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    DVD-ROM doesn't work

    I have just installed an Emprex 16X DVD-ROM internal drive on my Compaq Presario PC. It has an originally installed DVD-RW working as Master. The new DVD-ROM was configured as Slave. The BIOS sees both drives okay. In Windows though, there are three DVD drives shown: DVD-RW Drive - E:, and two DVD-Drives - D: and J:. The RW drive still works fine. The DVD-ROM opens on its own, doesn't read disks and can't stay closed any longer than a second or two. The system view doesn't show any problematic devices or conflicts. DVD/CD-ROM Drives include:
    -DVD-16X DVD-ROM BDV316G (newly added drive)
    -Generic DVD-ROM SCSI CdRom Device (no idea what this is)
    -LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-16335 (DVD-RW drive)

    What can be wrong with my PC? I don't think it's a driver issue, but perhaps you may know what the problem is.

    Thanks in advance.

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    Remove the IDE cable from the problematic drive and leave just the power cable, if it does the same you can still use it as paperweight.
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    I unplugged the IDE cable as you suggested. Now, the DVD-ROM is gone from the device list, but behaves the same way (opens on boot, etc.) So, you believe it is faulty? That's a shame, I bought it yesterday. At least, I can bring it back to the store, if I manage to unplug the power cable. Yesterday, I was unable to do this.

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    Power supply plugs sometimes are stiff to get off. Use needle nose pliers and get between plug and drive (on sides) and pry off

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    Quote Originally Posted by alextxus
    So, you believe it is faulty?
    If it openes and closes without the cable attached... it is baaaaad..
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    That's a shame, I bought it yesterday.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CeeBee
    If it openes and closes without the cable attached... it is baaaaad..
    If it can open & close without the power cable attached its a flipping miracle ! , if it opens & closes without the IDE (or sata as I came across my first sata DVD yesterday) cable, then its bad

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