Hi..

I'm having this trouble for years.. Need some1 to help me solving it.
Currently I have this notebook, NEC VERSA M440, and since 2 years ago, my CD-ROM has malfunctioned. First, it took time for booting my notebook, the LED light with a CD picture beside it kept blinking, and i have to turn off and turn on my notebook for several times to GET it booted. Usually when it finally MANAGED to boot, the CD-ROM would produce a kind of spinning sound and the LED light finally blinking for several consecutive time as if my notebook finally detect it. At that time, I can still open my CD and it can work and detect the CD perfectly. But now, frustratingly I can't do anything to my CD-ROM, not even opening it! Has my CD-ROM malfunctioned? If I'm not thinking of replacing the CD-ROM, can I skip its recognition PROCESS during the boot sequence? Coz it's been the thing that bothering me most.. To let u know, I'm usually spending half an hour to get my notebook boot!!

Btw, THX b4 for any of ur replies and help.