help needed! Laptop DVD-Rom died/not working!

I need some help I've tried everything but nothing works. I have a toshiba dvd-rom sd-c2512 which is on a ThinkPad T23 IBM. Now the error is saying "Windows cannot read from this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with windows." Now I have tried any and all cds but nothing. I am trying to install ubuntu but its not working and I have the Official and a Non-Official copy and I'm not sure what else to do. I have check for updates and everything. Can anyone help?

It looks like your DVD reader rust in peace....

Try to use it on another computer just to be sure, but I don't think you can ressurect it, except if the problem is in the laser head (but the cost of the service may be bigger than buying a new one)

Well I switched drives as I have more then one, and the second one worked. I also tried the broken drive in another laptop and it worked fine! WTF:(

Check Bios and see if the system can read the Drive properly, sometimes, you can check the power line to the drive to see if it gets sufficient power from the mobo. And sometimes, a full shutdown and boot-up will fix the reading problem.

Most drives will fail to read if it tried to read an unreadable(defective) CD and it then you try other CD's it will still fail. Try pushing the Lens track (not the lens) a bit if you can open it if it still doesn't work. Most probably it is a power problem...

I think, you should consult with a DVD repair specialist. He can guide you better then anyone.

your will tell us you DVD rom lens status.

then i will fine solution for you.

then u can try to connect other dvd drive to ur lptp and check it is working or not.. If it is works fine it may be the data cable connection port problem.. check it out..

Maybe some software are uninstall in your System which create problem with your DVD drives. check it