UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 23, 2011 Really weird goings on! It's the only IDE device in the computer..and the other day, it stopped reading any CD's/DVD's. I couldn't open the drive door, without using the hole and Pin method....now, the drawer opens by itself at random times...totally without warning. Gonna get a new one, and have this one exorcised and burned at the stake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted February 23, 2011 Sounds like it is preparing to go to the DVD reader in the sky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) You could check, if the cables are attached firmly. Maybe also use Windows repair function? I had strange problems after using TuneUp Utilities' 1-Click-TuneUp function. Now a friend told me never to use that one function. The others are good, but this one does stupid things every now and then, it seems. Edited February 23, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Paulus 8 Posted February 23, 2011 You could check, if the cables are attached firmly. Maybe also use Windows repair function? It's hardware, not software. It's ready to commend its soul to the drivers maker. I had strange problems after using TuneUp Utilities' 1-Click-TuneUp function. Now a friend told me never to use that one function. The others are good, but this one does stupid things every now and then, it seems. Be careful with the TuneUp kind utilities. They tend to fix some problems but at the expense of creating new ones. Yes like life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah, I'll be careful - thanks, von Paulus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted February 23, 2011 One of my drives did just that the other day, UK, but seems to be OK now after I gave it a stiff talking to . It'll be on it's way out soon I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted February 23, 2011 . I feel your pain WM. Once the old one has finally surrendered it's microcircuitry soul to the God Of All Things Computer and you've replaced it, there is one final act to perform on it's mortal remains. PULL! Honestly, it would want to be sent off that way. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 23, 2011 . I feel your pain WM. Once the old one has finally surrendered it's microcircuitry soul to the God Of All Things Computer and you've replaced it, there is one final act to perform on it's mortal remains. PULL! Honestly, it would want to be sent off that way. . It would certainly be spectacular!...and not a little fun too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 24, 2011 Just think of it. . . you could . . . place it on a log. . and cleve it . . with your Broadsword Like a proper Englishman Good idea m8..I've got a Broadsword!...I'll make a Video!...haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
