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DvDRoM ... won't read cd
Name: FLiP956 Date: February 19, 2008 at 09:22:11 Pacific OS: xp sp2 CPU/Ram: p4 /128 mb Product: hp pavilion ze5300
Comment:
Got this used laptop. Replaced hd with new one and installed xp from a dvd. All drivers installed. Will show and play dvds but wont show cd. I've been trying everything I could think of to avoid buying a new drive. If the drive is damaged shouldn't not play anything at all?
Name: FLiP956 Date: February 22, 2008 at 20:27:18 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks guys ... the last link was useful however it did not help. I may just have to replace the drive since burning cd's is impossible as well .. still open to tips though and I only see on laser lens on here though.
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Response Number 5
Name: OtheHill Date: February 22, 2008 at 21:15:06 Pacific
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The lense can get dirty from the burning process in addition two laser failure. There are lense cleaning kits available which MAY or may not help.
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Response Number 6
Name: FLiP956 Date: February 23, 2008 at 20:23:12 Pacific
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Sorry, can't help myself
