Satellite P205D-S7802 - DVD drive shows as D: and the CD shows as C

I have a Satellite P205D-S7802. The DVD drive shows as D: and the CD shows as C: Should both be D?
Neither works but the DVD was the last to do so.
If they should both be D: how do I change it?
My system is Vista 32 bit.
Any help is appreciated.

Hi mate
In my Computer you should see the HDD and CD /DVD drive.
Usually the HDD or the partition of the HDD is listed as C and the CD/DVD drive should be listed as D or other letter.
Everything depends on partition created on the HDD because every partition is assigned to an certain letter.
However, the letters can be changed in disk management of Windows OS.
Right click on My Computer -> manage -> disk management
Here you can change the letters.
Regarding the CD/DVD drive:
I recommend removing the CD/DVD drive from the device manager list.
Simple delete it and reboot the unit.
After new reboot, then OS should recognize the ODD again

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