HP dvd writer/cd writer combo on HP Pavilion 735w not working in Windows 7 Home Premium

My cd/dvd writer combo on my HP Pavilion 735w is not working at all now.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Hi,
Try this link and see if you can find a firmware up date. 
Have you tried running diagnostics on the CD/DVD drive?
This is a User Forum so HP Tech support does not monitor the postings.
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