Choose an external CD/DVD drive with an additional power supply cable.

Use a low-power external optical drive.

There are three solutions to make an external CD ROM drive works on Surface Pro: There are many generic drives on Amazon but some indicate power concerns with Surface Pro (i.e., insufficient power via USB to power drive). Microsoft online store no longer offers an external CD/DVD drive for Surface Pro.

Right-click on the mentioned drive and click on Properties.

Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

How do I get my external CD drive to work on Windows 10? Allow the computer to install the drivers for your external CD drive. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer’s USB port. Insert one end of the USB cable into the external CD drive. You can use an external CD drive on both your desktop and laptop. How do I use an external CD drive in Windows?

Why is my DVD player not working on Windows 10?.

How do you install an external CD drive?.

How do I download a CD to my Surface Pro?.

How do I play an external DVD on my Surface Pro?.

How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my external DVD drive?.

Can you use an external CD drive with a tablet?.

Does Microsoft Surface have a CD drive?.

How do I get my external CD drive to work on Windows 10?.

How do I use an external CD drive in Windows?.

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