XP pro won't boot unless the CD-rom is open?

[brrymnvette]

I have this VAIO laptop that won't boot unless I open the cd rom. It'll just sit here with a solid beep until I do. Then it boots fine?

 

[ECTech]

the beep your hearing is an indication that a piece of hardware isn't functioning properly, your cd-rom the probly the issue. try removing it. then set the bios to boot from the hard drive first.

 

[saumon]

Hi there.Want to know whether that solve your problem.I am having the same here.

 

[penfold]

I agree, my experience is that a solid beeping is that the vomputer is "stuck" at a bad location. I suppose that when you open the cd-rom it bypasses the issue.

Though I have to say that this one is a new one for me!

 

[Nick]

try and get the cd rom fixed by the manufacturer or replace it yourself