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    Acer5100 not reading DVD´S well

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Ryssen12, Jul 19, 2008.

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    Where do I get a new laser?
     
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    a new laser comes with the new DVD burner you need to buy...

    unless you are some TECH GOD i don't see you aligning a laser correctly if you can find the correct laser for your DRIVE and can manage to replace it without totally screwing the entire drive up..

    what DVD drive do you have,, and have you tried updating the firmware for the drive??

    replacement DVD drives can be bought for under $50us... which come with a 1 yr warranty.... i personally like the NEC/SONY/OPTIARC line due to the great support and firmware upgrades
     
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    Dont know what the original deive is the 5100,but it locks like a plate I can remove witch the laser sits in.I call myself half tech god... :eek:
    Do you have an adress for firmware,new laser etc.

    Edit:I have the latest Firmwae for 5100
     
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    if you are dealing with an ACER original part... you won't find firmware for it... and i promise you the LASER assembly (if you can even find one) will cost as much as a new DVD Drive...

    if the DVD/laptop is outta warranty... BUY A NEW DRIVE and save yourself time, money, and trouble.

    sorry but that's the answer unless YOU can figure out who manufactured the drive... them YOU need to check with that company to find new firmware..

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=215869
    that link is the ONLY REFERENCE I CAN FIND AT NBR about replacing lasers
    and since you can buy a dvd reader for $29 at www.geeks.com

    or buy a DVD burner for less than $50 and have a warranty.,... there is no way i would spend even $10 on a LASER MECH from EBAY that may or may not work,,,

    just bite the bullet and buy a new drive.
     
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    I will check if I can find out.
     
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    take the drive out of the laptop.... it should have a sticker with manufacturer and model # on it..

    see attached PIC for loaction of the 1 screw holding DVD drive in laptop
     

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    According to devise manager it is a Philips SDVD8821
     
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    Updated the firmware, no better,even worse.
    saw one new on ebay for 75dollar.
    Do you know anywhere alse to get one?
     
    Ryssen12, Jul 20, 2008
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