When a drive disappears from the Device Manager, the cause is often a poor connection or contact. Physically remove the drive and reseat it in an attempt to improve the connection. You may have to do this more than once.
You may also need to clean the contacts with a Q-tip or equivalent
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When a drive disappears from the Device Manager, the cause is
often a poor connection or contact. Physically remove the
drive and reseat it in an attempt to improve the connection.
You may have to do this more than once.
You may also need to clean the contacts with a Q-tip or equivalent
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/SYSTEMS/ins6400/en/sm/opdrive.htm#wp999869