DVD drive prob

[Raffaz]

Having probs with my DVD player, it shows in BIOS and explorer, but wont read. I think the motor is gone because it doesnt seem to spin up. Is there any progs etc that will confirm this as i aint got another comp to test it in. Ive tried different cables aswell. Cheers

Mick

[gemstone]

Bare in mind it would only 'spin up' if auro run was active, otherwise it waits for a command from explorer, none of my optical drives spin up because I disable auto run on all, not in itself a sign of a problem.
First I would try the drive on a different controller to the one it's on now and check both power\data cables thoroughly. Even then I would find someone with a PC to try it in before declaring it dead, albeit new optical drives are priced at an all time low just now so I suppose if you had to buy one, there couldn't be a better time.

[Raffaz]

Cheers for the reply, its dead, just tried another drive out me HTPC and its fine. Il try this one when i get a chance, just to double check.