DVD-ROM/CD ROM Drive died... Help Needed....

[KaneKungFu123]

My DVD-Rom/CD Drive doesnt work anymore. I have gone to My COmputer->Hardware->Devices->Drives-> It says that it is working properly, but to trouble shoot if you have a problem.

I have trouble shooted and all of my drivers were updated and in order, but my drive is still dead.

(The computer is a New Dell I bought in Dec.)

Is it safe to assume that I need to buy a new DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive? If so, is it easy enough to install myself? I dont want anyone else to touch my computer because it would require me deleting a ton of personal information, etc.