dvd drive problem

[malarkey]

i'm having a problem with my dvd drive.
when i put a disc into the drive nothing happens.
i go into my computer and the icon doesnt even show that there is a disc inserted
does anyone know the reason for this?
and how i could fix it?
Thanks.

[Aristocrat]

1. Turn the computer off and unplug it from the wall.
2. Open up the case and take a look at the back of DVD drive, there will be 2 chords, a power chord, and a data chord.
3. Ground yourself...just touch something metal to get rid of static electricity.
4. If the data chord is loose, make sure it is attatched firmly to the drive and the motherboard.
5. Turn your computer on and see if it works properly now.
6. If not, replace the data chord, hopefully with a spare one lying around the house.
7. Check if it is fixed now.
8. If it isn't...try a different port on the motherboard.

[Zuwxiv]

Is the problem with just that one disk or any disk? Try putting different disks in - movies, data disks, etc and seeing if any work.

Have you installed any games recently?

[malarkey]

It happens with all discs. Although after the computers been off for a while in my computer it shows up as there being a disc. doesnt load though.

I installed the game mafia a few weeks ago. could it be to do with that?

Aristocrat, i will do that if all else fails. don't want to open up the case if there is an easier way of fixing it.