Why is my laptop DVD drive not reading discs?

A dirty or scratched disc surface is the most common reason for a CD/DVD issue when inserted into a computer. Check the disc for damage and confirm that the disc is compatible with your computer. Clean the disc and check for damage: Clean any dust or smudges from the disc with filtered water and a lint free cloth.

How do you fix a CD drive that won’t read discs?

If the optical drive cannot read the files stored on any CD/DVD discs, you need to confirm that the drive is listed in Device Manager. Confirm the drive is listed in Device Manager, and then reinstall the device driver to resolve any error states. Verify that there is no disc loaded in the drive.

When I put a disc in my laptop nothing happens?

What’s most likely happened is that the “auto run” feature has been turned off – either on your system or on that specific drive. That means that by definition nothing happens when you insert a disc.

How do I get my CD player to work on my laptop?

Insert the disc you want to play into the drive. Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it doesn’t play, or if you want to play a disc that is already inserted, open Windows Media Player, and then, in the Player Library, select the disc name in the navigation pane.

How do I get my computer to recognize a DVD?

Windows Computer Won’t Recognize DVD When your Windows computer doesn’t recognize your DVD, you can also try to fix the problem by using following solutions: show the hidden CD/DVD drives, reinstall or update the drivers, run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter, delete corrupted registry keys, use Command Prompt.

How do I fix my DVD drive on my laptop?

In the Device Manager window, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives. Right-click the CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive that is listed, and then click Uninstall. Click OK to confirm that you want to remove the device. Restart your computer (Once the restart is complete, the Operating System will automatically install the required drivers).

How do I make my CD drive visible?

1. Open Device Manager using devmgmt. msc command and enable “View -> Show hidden devices” option. Now locate the DVD/CD-ROM drives andIDE ATA/ATAPI controllers items.

How do I know if my laptop DVD drive is working?

If not, refer to the Dell Knowledge Base article Optical Drive is not recognized in Windows.

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. In the Run dialog box, type devmgmt. msc then press the Enter key.
  3. In the Device Manager window, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives. Verify that the optical drive is listed.