My IQ500 has stopped recognising when a cd rom is inserted, can anyone help?

When I insert a cd there is no icon appearing in my computer. and I cannot see anything on the disc, as if there was no disc inserted.

Thanks Skydiver119,  it's kind of you to suggest this.  
Am I wrong in thinking we can't do this now because the iPad has lost all power?
We've used the small amount of power left trying all the different answers suggested elsewhere on Apple Forum and Support where others have had the same problem with their iPhones & iPads.... (cleaning out fluff from socket with a pin... using alcohol cleaner to wipe muck from the charger plugs.... etc..) 
With no power left on the iPad, we can't reset or recharge, so far as I know...
Will take it into the Bromley UK Apple Store (in the chaos that will be Good Friday shopping) and hope they can help... hopefully it's something as simple as a new charger...
Given similar problems others have had with their iPhone chargers, too, it does strike me as a serious flaw in Apple's usually brilliant design... oh how we miss Steve Jobs.... We shouldn't be paying the prices we do with this BASIC flaw in design of the charger socket... Apple surely know it wears out very quickly.... ? 
Perhaps not...?
Any other answers will be very welcome... Thank you again,  kindly, Mark 

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