Hello. Sometimes disks drives can be a problem. CAn you be more specific with what you did to
Had to reattach it a few times.
Some things to check below. Since you said you are a bit computer literate, I'll post the short version. If you need instructions to get to the Device Manager or BIOS, let me know.
1) Will it recognize CD's, will it reconize DVD's? Sometimes, there is a different set of electronics involved. One might work and the other might not.
2) Sometimes home-made disks are difficult to read. So check using purchased CD's and DVD's.
3) Does it show up in My Computer?
4) If you go to the Device Manager, does the drive show up there?
5 )If it shows up in the Device Manager, are there any red or yellow marks next to it?
6) Does the drive show up in the BIOS?