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How to Repair My Toshiba DVD Drive? There are Toshiba DVD drives that allow you to read and write on optical media. Like with other brands, however, you may encounter errors with the optical drive that will hinder you from using the device. There are a number of reasons why your Toshiba DVD drive will stop functioning. There are also some troubleshooting steps you can take to correct the errors Instructions 1 Press the "Eject" button of the DVD drive to take out the DVD from inside the drive. If the tray refuses to open, it may be stuck. Do not press the eject button too long as you may be sending repeated open and close commands, causing it not to open. Reboot the computer and see if the problem is solved. If it still does not open up, proceed to the next step.dreambox dm800 2 Turn off the computer and unplug all cables at the back of the computer. Open the computer casing to check if the power cable and the IDE cable -- connected at the back of the DVD drive -- is properly attached. Refer to the computer's manual for specific instructions on how to open the casing. Usually, you only have to remove the Phillips screws that hold the casing in place. 3 Remove the power cable from the power port of the DVD drive and plug it back in. Do the same to the flat "IDE cable" attached to the DVD drive. Close the computer casing. Turn on the computer and try ejecting the DVD drive again. Proceed to the next step if this does not solve the problem. 4 Check if your Toshiba DVD drive is registered in the BIOS. The BIOS displays all drives in your computer, including the hard drives and DVD drives. Reboot the computer. Read the instructions displayed on your screen to know which key you have to press to enter the BIOS page. Press the key until you are directed to the BIOS page. Read the list of drives installed in the computer. If the DVD drive is not listed, it may be malfunctioning. If it is listed, but you cannot eject the DVD drive, you may have a stuck disk in the drive or the drive is malfunctioning. Bring the DVD drive to a service center for repair.
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