Hi Amanda,

My first thought is that the drive has died. Taken literally, "it just isnt
responding at all now" means no indication it's getting power and doesn't
respond in any way. Does the indicator light come on or flash for a few
seconds when you start the computer? If not, remove the cover and insure the
power cable is properly connected and making good contact by unplugging it
and reseating it firmly in place. Ground yourself by touching the case prior
to and while handling anything inside. While there, it's a good idea to
check all other cables also.

While not likely, with no information on your system such as age, general
condition, other problems, etc., the problem could be that it's clogged up
with dust and in need of a good cleaning. But since it wouldn't read the
disk with the photos (reads other disks?) and now doesn't respond at all, I
think it died a natural death and a replacement is in order. If that's not
feasible because of time, etc., perhaps you have a friend with a computer
you could use to complete your project.

Sven Swanson, Sr.

----- Original Message -----
From: "amanda jones" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:01 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Having trouble with D drive!! Disk is stuck!


My D drive is acting strange. I am unable to view photos on a disk, and have
had to turn off the computer just to get the disks out of the drive. it just
isnt responding at all now. My husband is in Iraq and I need these photos
asap for my daughter's talent show--it includes a slideshow of her dad in
Iraq. Please reply asap. I am in DIRE NEED!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Amanda

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