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TigerII · 2007-07-01, 20:54

For some reason my computer won't read CD-Roms, only DVDs. Any idea on what's up? I know zilch about compter tech so someone please help. Thanks.

grey_moon · 2007-07-01, 21:17

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Originally Posted by TigerII

For some reason my computer won't read CD-Roms, only DVDs. Any idea on what's up? I know zilch about compter tech so someone please help. Thanks.

I believe that there are 2 lenses in a dvd drive, one for dvd and one for cd. Best case scenario is that it is dust clogging it up, worst case is the laser has gone.

For dust u can get a cheap dvd cleaner that is disc with a little brush on it. I have heard of ppl using compressed air and blowing it through the slot fixing it, but I have also heard that it can make it worse too (imagine churning up all the dust that has settled in the bottom of the case. Others take apart their's to blow it with compressed air. Never ever touch the lens as it calibrated and you will foobar it if u do so.

If it is out of warranty, DVD drives are really cheap nowadays so I personally would just buy a new one rather then invest in ways to fix my old one.

Oh if u ever plan on using Linux only I recommend against Lite-On as them buggers require windows to update the firmware....

Keitaro · 2007-07-04, 15:18

I would suggest you just buy a new DVD burner. Like gray-moon said DVD Burners are really cheap nowadays and you can get them for $100 or less at any computer retail store. If you don't trust yourself in installing it yourself you can ask the store to do it for you for a fixed price. Stores like Best Buy and Compusa will be happy to install it for you.

Tiberium Wolf · 2007-07-04, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Keitaro

I would suggest you just buy a new DVD burner. Like gray-moon said DVD Burners are really cheap nowadays and you can get them for $100 or less at any computer retail store. If you don't trust yourself in installing it yourself you can ask the store to do it for you for a fixed price. Stores like Best Buy and Compusa will be happy to install it for you.

I would say 50$ or less.

Zero Shinohara · 2007-07-04, 19:58

I'd say more like $30... well if you buy them online that is. Stores are always bitches when it comes to stuff like this.

And installing a CD/DVD drive is probably the easiest thing when it comes to computers. If you already have one, just unplug that and put the cables back where they were. Also look for the jumper settings, but if they're all the same it's easy as pie.

arcadeplayer987 · 2007-07-05, 15:16

Yeah at 30$ you can find a good DVD-RW, look for NEC, I have one and is great, no problem in 2 years

Furuno · 2007-07-05, 20:57

Here's mine, 20X DVDR/W+DVDRAM at only $27.99. Very good performance on my pc...

LITE-ON LH-20A1P-185

arcadeplayer987 · 2007-07-10, 09:45

Is that a link for Lite-on??because if is, is not working

TigerII · 2007-07-10, 11:53

Ha, I still had the service plan from the store. They replaced it for me.

2007-07-01, 20:54	Link #1
TigerII Pilot in Training Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Earth	Disc Drive troubles. For some reason my computer won't read CD-Roms, only DVDs. Any idea on what's up? I know zilch about compter tech so someone please help. Thanks.

2007-07-04, 15:18	Link #3
Keitaro Kyuuketsuki Otaku Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somewhere in Hawaii	I would suggest you just buy a new DVD burner. Like gray-moon said DVD Burners are really cheap nowadays and you can get them for $100 or less at any computer retail store. If you don't trust yourself in installing it yourself you can ask the store to do it for you for a fixed price. Stores like Best Buy and Compusa will be happy to install it for you. __________________

2007-07-04, 19:58	Link #5
Zero Shinohara I'll keep walking. Artist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: This is FLORIDAAAAAAaaa Age: 37	I'd say more like $30... well if you buy them online that is. Stores are always bitches when it comes to stuff like this. And installing a CD/DVD drive is probably the easiest thing when it comes to computers. If you already have one, just unplug that and put the cables back where they were. Also look for the jumper settings, but if they're all the same it's easy as pie. __________________ Sometimes I look back and think to myself, "how the hell did I manage to screw this up?"

2007-07-05, 20:57	Link #7
Furuno Fuwaaa~~~ IT Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indonesia Age: 34	Here's mine, 20X DVDR/W+DVDRAM at only $27.99. Very good performance on my pc... LITE-ON LH-20A1P-185 __________________ Check my Blog / Thread / Twitter for some random stuffs... Last edited by Furuno; 2007-07-11 at 04:43. Reason: sry bad link...

2007-07-05, 15:16	Link #6
arcadeplayer987 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007	Yeah at 30$ you can find a good DVD-RW, look for NEC, I have one and is great, no problem in 2 years

2007-07-10, 09:45	Link #8
arcadeplayer987 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007	Is that a link for Lite-on??because if is, is not working

2007-07-10, 11:53	Link #9
TigerII Pilot in Training Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Earth	Ha, I still had the service plan from the store. They replaced it for me.