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    CD Drive is not reading cds anymore

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by DavidEsp, Apr 21, 2007.

  1. DavidEsp

    DavidEsp Newbie

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    Hi everybody!!

    It is the first time I am wrting in this forum, but I have been reading them since last December and they have been really useful to me.

    I own an Acer 5672Wlmi (the LX.ATD05.282 one). Last night I was going to burn and ISO file (with Alcohol 120%) and the software suddenly gave me an error report back. I tried to burn with another CD but the drive is not recognizing any CD now (not blank, not audio, not data..). I don't have any problem with DVD-s.

    What the problem can be?

    Thank you very much in advance...
     
    DavidEsp, Apr 21, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Is it the type of problem that Microsoft describe http://forum.notebookreview.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=1928229?

    However, before you go into the registry, sometimes you can clear problems by going into Device Manager, finding the DVD / CD ROM drive, right-clicking and selecting uninstall. Then Windows should find it as a new device and reinstall it correctly when you reboot (or you may not need to reboot: right click on the top entry in Device Manager and search for new hardware often works.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 21, 2007
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  3. DavidEsp

    DavidEsp Newbie

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    Thank you very much for the answer, John.

    I already tried to do that, but it is not solved. I am afraid it is a hardware problem, because the computer doesn't boot with a cd either (but it does with a DVD).
    I think I may have to phone Acer.. :( :( :(
     
    DavidEsp, Apr 21, 2007
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  4. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    Seen that before with lot acer cdrom can be weak point chance are the drive is died if still under warrenty just get acer to exchange it they will if but you need put hold on credit card for amount item

    what brand cd was it ? was it slim sohwb or osmething like that or lg model?
     
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  5. DavidEsp

    DavidEsp Newbie

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    I was using Verbatim CD to burn the ISO file....The model of the drive is Pioneer DVR-Ko6(RS), that it is the one without tray. I will phone tomorrow to Acer to see what the tell me. The computer is still under warranty, so I suppose they have to change it. I am little scared because I haven't heard good things about the service here in Spain.
     
    DavidEsp, Apr 22, 2007
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  6. Shoban

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    hi all ,,

    I am using Lenova y500 laptop...My Dvd drive is not reading CDs some times ...as soon as i insert the cd it is asking for new burn. why is that..kindly help me out to solve this problem.

    regards
    Shoban
     
    Shoban, Feb 20, 2008
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