If needed let's test the CD/DVD drive to see if it works at all : Try this to see if the drive is viable at all (you will need to make these on another computer since your's will not start - XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1 , or 10

2018年7月16日 · My Lenovo G50-80 laptop's DVD drive started behaving funny all of a sudden. It would have trouble recognizing inserted DVD drive, some disks it could read easily, some it wont even recognize inserted. I tried spinning the disk then closing the slide and it would work. I did that maybe 5 times at best.

If Windows 10 DVD/CD drivers are available, install it by following the instructions given in the website. Connect the DVD drive using USB to the laptop and check if the DVD drive is getting detected in Disk Management. Refer the steps below to open disc management: 1. Press Windows key + X. 2. Click on Disk Management. 3.

2015年11月17日 · Step 3: Update DVD Driver Software from the Manufacturer’s website. Go to the manufacturer’s website and search for the latest Windows 10 DVD/CD drivers available and then install it by following the instructions given in the website. For reference: Getting the Windows DVD Player app. Hope this information is helpful.

2020年8月11日 · In File Explorer, under This PC, locate your CD/DVD drive, right click and select Eject. If that doesn't works, the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drive can be opened using the emergency eject pinhole. Use the following steps: Close any applications using the drive and then shut down the PC. Find the pinhole on the drive door.

2015年8月11日 · Is the DVD drive External or Internal? Method 1: Check if the DVD drive is getting detected in Disk Management. Refer the steps below to open disc management: Press Windows key + X. Click on Disk Management. Click on Actions and click on rescan disks and click on Refresh and check if issue persists.

2024年9月11日 · Once installed, open VLC, click Media > Open Disc, select your DVD, and click Play. 6. If the DVD player isn't recognized, try another USB port, ensure your operating system is up to date, or restart the laptop and try connecting the DVD player again.

2024年2月23日 · Using a Lenovo i5 laptop, which is a little over one year old, running windows 11 Home. The external DVD drive is from Lenovo but it seems to want me to buy software in order to play the disc. Lenovo wants $69 to make it play, good for 30 days only.

2014年4月25日 · Method 1: Check if you are able to see the USB External DVD drive in Disk Management. If you are able to see the USB External DVD drive in Disk Management, follow the steps to assign the drive letter: Press Windows key + X. Select Disk Management. Right-click the drive that you want to change, and then click Change Drive Letter and Paths.

2023年12月7日 · This is an additional support option before considering acquiring a new DVD device. If, even after performing this process, the drive still doesn't appear and you consider it a viable option, you can purchase a DVD reader that connects via USB or an internal drive, depending on your preference. Let me know if the shared information has been ...