CD/dvd DRIVE locks up and cannot eject/open at all

anyone know on how to fix this issue with a Notepad dvd/cd writable drive-laptop it is out of warranty- on startup the power LED's light shows green for a few seconds and will eject upon startup if pressed-but once closed and Windows vista is loaded, the cd/dvd drive completely locks up-no power green light displays. and will not allow to eject at all
it is shown in my computer ok.
i tested reseating the ide cable for the cd/dvd drive -but still same problem. (ran a scan disk as well)
appreciate any advice
Thanks
Finbarr

Have your parents try a disk with their account. If it works there, then it's something about your account causing the problem.

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