This topic (Cleaning a PC) was covered pretty well last month, and you
can find the thread in the  archives at
:http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/CGI/wa.exe?A1=ind0507&L=pcbuild#13
Does the DVD drive show in My Computer or Explorer?
Start with the cleaning procedure and check that the cables are properly
connected when you open the case.

Miriam Glickman wrote:

>I have a Dell Dimension 8400.  I'm having a hard time getting the dvd drive recognized ... I can't access it at all.  If I go into run, it will not recognize my "e" drive at all even though I put the dvd in there!
>
>It is pretty dusty ... is it possible that is the problem?
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>Which brings me to the next question.  Would it be possible for someone to give me explicit directions on how to clean it up?
>
>Thank you so much!
>
>Miriam
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