text: how do i install a cd burner in my computer? i attached all the things to my cd burner but when i turned on my computer it didnt show it. it dosent work. my computer didnt recognise it. assuming that it's your second cd drive, below are the steps 1.open your computer. 2. find you cdrom. 3. insert your new device under the previuos one. 4. make sure you set the jumper settings to slave. (follow the engravings on the back of the device.) 5. secure the device using four screws. 6. connect the cable. 7. connect the power cable. 8. close the computer and turn it on. you may need to install the software. 9. you are finished