the CD/DVD drive on my HP laptop is missing from my computer?

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jloaiz

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I have an HP Inspiron laptop. The cd/dvd drive is no longer installed on my computer. It isnt listed as a file on the My Computer page anymore, nor is it on my Device Manager, I tried to reinstall but it isn't even available on the list of devices. I have no idea why or how it disappeared
 
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Wrenched

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if it is in its slot the next thing to check is whether it is functioning. does it open when you push the little button, if it does it is working, if not it has probably failed but this is not a definitive check. does the little green light flash when you turn on the machine, if so good. if it will not install when the Machine is turned on more than likely it has failed. try taking it out of the slot. you will need to take two screws out of the bottom of the machine. reinsert it, making sure it seats fully and snugly into the socket. if it doesn't have a flashing LED and doesn't open and close then it has failed. a failed drive will not automatically or manually install.
 
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JanviDua

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go to control panel then click on system and mantainnence then click system and then system restore.
there will be an date option set the date when you have cd/dvd drive and then click apply
i am sure this will help you.......
 
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DarshanGood

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well i had a hp product and i didn't have the software and well i looked on their website i , types in the model of my printer and well i found it and it works well see if you can find the software may that's what you need or there is a cable lose
 
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