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CD-Rom doesn't work
Name: clarnet73 Date: November 25, 2002 at 07:27:38 Pacific OS: Windows 98 CPU/Ram: ?
Comment:
I've never had a problem before, but the last few days when I've tried to use my CD-Rom drive, it doesn't work... it says the device in unaccessible, although there's a CD in it... both audio and data CD's are not working... yes, it detects the CD-Rom drive as primary slave upon startup...
Name: oldsailor Date: November 25, 2002 at 09:19:16 Pacific
Reply:
You might try a cleaning CD (has a brush on it) to clean the lens. Or you can remove the drive, remove the cover and clean the lens with alcohol. Is there another unit handy that you can sub in its place? The darn things do wear out.
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Response Number 2
Name: Francisco J Date: November 25, 2002 at 14:22:20 Pacific
Reply:
Does windows explorer recognizes that there's a cd rom? If it does check posting no. 132430.
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