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    Can't read Blu ray discs? M17X

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Grandpapabi, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. Grandpapabi

    Grandpapabi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone,

    I'm trying to view a Blu ray disc on my new M17x.

    The drive I have installed is: HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CA10N SCSI

    Can I play Blu ray discs with it?

    When I put a cd in, In "My Computer" nothing moves and PowerDVD sais I Have to insert a disc.

    Please help
     
    Grandpapabi, Aug 2, 2009
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  2. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    There's probably something wrong with your drive. IT should be able to read blu-ray disks with no problem. I'd contact Dell support.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Aug 2, 2009
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  3. Grandpapabi

    Grandpapabi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Even if it reads DVDs and CDs just fine?
     
    Grandpapabi, Aug 2, 2009
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  4. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    It has two seperate lenses, one for DVD/CD, and another for Blu, as they use a completely diffferent type of laser; as the name would suggest, blu-ray use a blue laser, and normal laser is red :)
     
    Alexrose1uk, Aug 2, 2009
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  5. Grandpapabi

    Grandpapabi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a driver for these Blu-ray drives? or maybe files that I can replace?
     
    Grandpapabi, Aug 3, 2009
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  6. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    Sounds like the drive just isn't working.

    Call Dell to get a new one
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Aug 3, 2009
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