- #Dell optiplex 210l cannot see or read sata hard drive how to
- #Dell optiplex 210l cannot see or read sata hard drive drivers
- #Dell optiplex 210l cannot see or read sata hard drive update
#Dell optiplex 210l cannot see or read sata hard drive how to
#Dell optiplex 210l cannot see or read sata hard drive drivers
Some DVD drives do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the System maker and device maker to see if there is firmware or drivers for you drive if needed.
For laptops you can often clean the power and data contacts with a pencil eraser. Remove ALL power, then check cables in both ends. Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr FixitĪnother possibility is that the cables are loose. Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr FixitĬD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during Windows Vista setup after booting from the DVD (AHCI)ĬD-R drive or CD-RW drive is not recognized as a recordable device When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs - a Mr Fixit Manually try this fix if the 314060 Fixit did not work Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
Then work your way through these - remember the drive could be bad, could have a loose cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.
#Dell optiplex 210l cannot see or read sata hard drive update
Try this - Control Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click the device - Driver's Tab -click Update Drivers (this will likely do nothing) - then RIGHT CLICK the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT this will refresh the default driver stack.Įven if drive is not shown continue below. Stage 1 : Please do all the below even if you have done some before as it is often the total process which solves the issue.