How do you know if there's a ide port it there?

And why are sata ports better?

SATA data transfer rates are over triple IDE.

What is the make and model of the computer?

If you do not know run this scan and post back only what is under Main Circuit Board:

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

could be, last premanufactured computer I owned was pre-sata, and that was an HP. I really dont keep up on pre-fabed computers anymore cept laptops, im scared to build a laptop. anyway yeah, either way, if its a sata drive no sense buying anything non sata to replace it, IDE port or not.

This happened to me once and I have to say, that the best thing to do is scrap it. There are so many pieces in there of the cd that it is just not worth taking a chance. I agree with the other guys opinions.

Thx for sharing. Makes me feel less crappy about it.

And thank you all 4 all the advice. I think i'll buy a new sata one.Any recommendations on which one i should buy? Brand?

Where are you?

If US I use Newegg for shopping. Nothing wrong with this model from Lite-On:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106247

Unless you want a faster speed.

More here:

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...CD-DVD-Burners

Thanks. That helped.Taa.