DVD drive no longer reads normal Cds

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  1. Goliath666

    Goliath666 Geek Trainee

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    my dvd drive no longer reads cds anymore. it reads dvds and plays them no problem. but music cds are a no-no
     
    Goliath666, Jun 30, 2006
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  2. Addis

    Addis The King

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    Try:
    right click My Computer>Properties>Hardware tab>Device manager>find your drive and uninstall it.

    Then go to control panel>add new hardware. If it asks you if you have already connected the hardware answer yes and let windows find the drive again.
     
    Addis, Jun 30, 2006
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  3. Goliath666

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    NOPE still nothing.
     
    Goliath666, Jun 30, 2006
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  4. megamaced

    megamaced Geek Geek Geek!

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    Well sorry to be the one to tell you, but it looks as though your DVD-ROM drive is on it's way out.

    Somebody tell me if I am wrong, but DVD-ROM drives have two lasers - one for reading CDs and the other for DVDs. It appears as if the CD laser has died.

    I've had DVD-ROM drives in the past that were only able to play CDs but not DVDs. It's just a common sign of use/old age
     
    megamaced, Jun 30, 2006
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  5. Goliath666

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    NOOOO dont tell me that
     
    Goliath666, Jul 1, 2006
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  6. Dwarfer

    Dwarfer Guest

    :hi2: lame but effectife - blow inside the dvd drive! works with me when i get problems :D try it and tell me i'm wrong :p
     
    Dwarfer, Jul 2, 2006
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