Laptop can read DVDs but not CDs or VCDs

I have an IBM R51 laptop, just recently it can not read CDs, VCDs, even cleaner disc. When I go to my-computer, it does not show anything even when the disc is inside the drive, but it can easily read DVDs. When ever I put the CD/VCD in the drive, the light in the drive [...]

I’m looking for a DVD drive replacement for my Satellite M30X notebook

I am having a few problems with my Satellite M30X-156 combo DVD drive and I am looking to replace it. Do you have a list of compatible replacement drives? I cannot find a list of drives for Satellite M30X-156 (it’s not USA model, right?). Here’s a list of drives compatible with Toshiba Satellite M35X-S149 (USA [...]

After replacing the DVD drive and switching on I get an IDE ERROR message before Windows XP starts

I have a Toshiba Satellite A50 and want to replace the standard SD-C2612 DVD drive for an NEC ND-6750A DVD Writer but after replacing the drive and switching on I get an IDE ERROR message before windows XP starts and the drive is not recognized. I have tried detecting the drive using the hardware wizard [...]

Will Toshiba Satellite A15-S127 notebook take a DVD-R drive?

Nice site. Have a Satellite A15-S127. Very nice to find disassembly instructions as I have had a very balky CDR/DVD drive for a long time now. Many times will not read a CD/DVD, but will if I open drive and reorient the disc. Have to do this multiple times sometimes. My question is: Will this [...]