DVDRAM Drive problem with my Toshiba P105-S6020

The DVDRAM GMA 4082N installed on my P105-S6020 is all of a sudden not being recognized my the system. Attempts to troubleshoot, un-install and re-install the device as well as downloading the latest drivers have yielded no results. HELP!!!
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CD / DVD drive missing from 'My Computer' (Windows Explorer)
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Okay, now I've closed all the windows. What do I do next? By the way, it's a bit warmer with all the windows closed...

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