computer wont boot without cdrom

[pokethesmot]

yeah so its had this problem for a while...if i dont have my ide cdrom hooked up when i start my computer it just wont boot itle go to the black bootup screen but it just wont do nuthing so does any body know why this is doing that

 

[azwebs]

By "hooked up" do you mean in the PC, or with a CD in it?

If you mean in the PC, its probably a BIOS issue (eg CD told to be first boot, but cannot be found). That's easily fixed.

If it won't boot without a CD in it, then it sounds like the drives on the way out. You can pick up a new one for about £15 or $23.

EDIT: My 300th post!