Lost cd drive

[markslostmarble]

hi al, im new to computer forums with little pc knowledge.
i have had this compaq presario 1700 ap since 2000, old but just about gets me by.
but i had lost my cd drive, its just disappeared from all the usual places!
any help is good!
thanks

 

[MarxSoccer]

Your CD drive in your computer, just disappeared? How do you want us to help?