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DVD ROM drive question

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by XP dummy, 2009/03/29.

  1. 2009/03/29
    XP dummy

    XP dummy Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    My DVD ROM drive has suddenly stopped reading DVD's, but still plays CD's OK. It's an HP IDE DVD ROM 6116.

    I couldn't find these exact symptoms using the search function. How can I determine if it's the drive that's bad? Thanks
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    A couple specs of dust could cause this..Try using compressed air....(the dust can only be on the dvd lenses)
     
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    XP dummy

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    Thanks. Where would I direct the air?
     
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    PeteC

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    Open the tray and give a good blast into the innards :) If it is the trayless variety poke the nozzle of the can just through the 'seal' on the front of the drive and give it a good blast.
     
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    XP dummy

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    Thanks. I'll give it a try.
     
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