Problem with laptop...

i have a compaq presario 2200, and im trying to use a linux live-cd, ive tryed a suse live dvd, and a knoppix live cd, and with both, the computer will freeze in the middle of loading them, my guess is the cd drive has a powersaving feature and turns off in the middle of loading them, if this is true, how can i turn it off, if its not the reason, does anyone have any ideas....

Could be that the CD-ROM drive is dying. Is it making any loud noises when it reads the disc? (such as vibrations)

no, the laptop is brand new, and the drive works fine in windows.....