#Lenovo external dvd drive not working install
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#Lenovo external dvd drive not working windows

The one below it was the external dvd/cd drive two days ago. Now, the first 'unknown device' in bold above was today's external hard drive.

#Lenovo external dvd drive not working windows

If Windows does not recognize it, replace the device. Recommendation: Try reconnecting the device. The location of the device is shown in bold type: Then, in another internal box the following: Then in the dialog box a warning symbol with One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it. This morning, my external USB hard drive (I use it for back-ups) experienced the same thing. Did as you and dc3 suggested, or tried to. Hope it helps!Ok, strange happenings, but I think I may be onto something. Not sure why it did that, but it did, and using a different usb port fixed it. So I tried a different port, and it worked fine.go figure. It stopped working in the same usb port that I always plugged it into. I had the same thing happen to me with a usb headset with microphone. Windows should recognize it as new hardware and reinstall it, which should fix the problem. Hope it helps!Д®dited by stevealmighty, 28 March 2006 - 01:01 PM.Д®DIT: I just remembered: if none of this works, try plugging it into a usb port (or firewire port) that it has never been plugged into before.

#Lenovo external dvd drive not working update

I used to have to update the firmware on an old drive that I had so that it would burn DVD's at 2.4x (yes, it was REALLY old!).ДЇirst thing I would do is if it's under warranty of any type, I'd call the place you bought it from and get tech support on the line.Д®DIT: I just remembered: if none of this works, try plugging it into a usb port (or firewire port) that it has never been plugged into before.

If this doesn't work, check the LG website and look for firmware updates for your model drive.

#Lenovo external dvd drive not working install

It should be picked up as new hardware/new device found and windows should install it as the vast majority of drives out today are plug and play compatible, and the manufactures recomend against 'updating' drivers. Now, turn off your computer and check to make sure that all the cables that lead to and from your dvd drive are plugged in all the way (correctly). Is the drive listed under 'DVD/CD drives'? If it is, then right click on it and click 'uninstall'. Click on the Hardware tab then click on 'device manager'. Seeing as you said that it won't show up as a drive in control panel.does that mean that you went to device manager and it wasn't recognized? Go to Start>settings>control panel then open up 'System'. Try doing as dc3 said and uninstall/reinstall the drive.