For me that is usually a sign of one of the following:

1) Cable is being put on backwards. Usually red stripe on side of
ribbon cable goes towards the power connector on the CD-Rom, but I
have seen a couple of CD-Rom's lately that don't match up with that
generalization.

2) Cable is defective. Try it on your Hard Drive.

3) CD-Rom is defective.
> Hi,
>
>  I have an old CD Drive which is not working properly. When the data cable is plugged in, there is
> no display at all i.e. I cannot boot the system. If the data cable is removed, the system boots
> and the CD Drive is energised i.e. the light comes on and I can both open and close it. Of courseit cannot be used since the data cable is not connected.
> I am stumped. Any help would be welcome.
>
> I am sending copies to the owner as my postings do not seem to appear on the list.
>
Dale Laluk / [log in to unmask]
P.O. Box 308
Hudson's Hope, B.C. V0C 1V0
250-783-9921

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