CD-R Not Reading Disks... Help!

cool_dude · 01-May-04, 02:38 PM

Hi,
think i got a problem with my Cd-R drive, it doesn't appear to be reading any cd's i put in there..

have u guyz got any ideas what it could be??

This has been only happening in the past couple of days.

Ty,

Cool_Dude

P.S: I am unsure of the brand, as its 2 years old...

unholy · 01-May-04, 02:49 PM

I've had two drieves die on me this way. You have three options:
1. Lens is dirty. Clean.
2. Laser got decalibrated. Not sure if you can fix this. Anyone?
3. The drive just died. Replace.

aaronrkelly · 01-May-04, 03:09 PM

Try blowing some compressed air inside the drive - Ive fixed a DVD player like that before. Dust settles on the lens and "blinds" the laser - could fix it. Otherwise time for new stuff - damn I like new stuff.

unholy · 01-May-04, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronrkelly


	Try blowing some compressed air inside the drive

Nice technique--never thought of this before. Nonetheless, it's kinda hit-or-miss, so if this does not work, you may want to take the drive apart and clean the lens directly (cuetip+some alcohol). This needs to be done VERY carefully, though.

Kage · 01-May-04, 03:49 PM

If the lens was decalibrated, all you need to do is adjust the pot on the side of the laser if it's like a Playstation laser. This usually fixes it for a while, but won't fix all your problems so try them all.

nev_payne · 01-May-04, 04:06 PM

a make would be good m8 - some makes are not the strongest thing around. you could try and clean the lens, but obviously be careful when replacing the covers. Otherwise, CDrw drives are cheap these days - have a look at Ebuyer for more details

cool_dude · 01-May-04, 04:49 PM

Ok, well i managed to find a CD-ROM for now, i will do some of that lens cleaning later on, but for the moment im modding a case ( as nev_payne knows ) so i'll do thth some other time... thanks for ur reply's guys !!

01-May-04, 02:38 PM		#1 (permalink)
cool_dude Apex Advanced Techie	CD-R Not Reading Disks... Help! Hi, think i got a problem with my Cd-R drive, it doesn't appear to be reading any cd's i put in there.. have u guyz got any ideas what it could be?? This has been only happening in the past couple of days. Ty, Cool_Dude P.S: I am unsure of the brand, as its 2 years old...

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01-May-04, 02:49 PM		#2 (permalink)
unholy Un-Hoe-ly	I've had two drieves die on me this way. You have three options: 1. Lens is dirty. Clean. 2. Laser got decalibrated. Not sure if you can fix this. Anyone? 3. The drive just died. Replace.

01-May-04, 03:09 PM		#3 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	Try blowing some compressed air inside the drive - Ive fixed a DVD player like that before. Dust settles on the lens and "blinds" the laser - could fix it. Otherwise time for new stuff - damn I like new stuff.

01-May-04, 03:49 PM		#5 (permalink)
Kage Lokie's Personal WU-Hoe	If the lens was decalibrated, all you need to do is adjust the pot on the side of the laser if it's like a Playstation laser. This usually fixes it for a while, but won't fix all your problems so try them all.

01-May-04, 04:06 PM		#6 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	a make would be good m8 - some makes are not the strongest thing around. you could try and clean the lens, but obviously be careful when replacing the covers. Otherwise, CDrw drives are cheap these days - have a look at Ebuyer for more details

01-May-04, 04:49 PM		#7 (permalink)
cool_dude Apex Advanced Techie	Ok, well i managed to find a CD-ROM for now, i will do some of that lens cleaning later on, but for the moment im modding a case ( as nev_payne knows ) so i'll do thth some other time... thanks for ur reply's guys !!