T410 - Can't regconize DVD-ROM in Windows 7 Pro

My New Laptop - T410 with integrated WIndows 7 Professional, I can see DVD ROM in BIOS, also can boot up using Bootable DVD, but I can't see any DVD Drive in Windows, it look disappear and not recognize because I can't see it in Device Manager.
Anyone can help???

I had the same problem. There are many flags set in OS and they have to be cleared. If you have a flag which says that the DVD has been prepared for removal, it is a clue. If Corel Burn can access the drive, it is a clue.
The first thing I did was update the BIOS. After that the drive was occasionally recognized.
Once you find it listed in device manager, uninstall it. Then -- and this is the most important thing -- reboot your computer.
Seemingly this will clear the miriade of flags which get all confused, when the drive is removed, etc.
Hope it works for you.

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For the most part, what's occurring is one of two things. Either...
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