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    Asus G53SW Blu ray combo

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Kalz, Oct 11, 2011.

  1. Kalz

    Kalz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    i have no idea why but the laptop has decided there is no blu-ray drive anymore and isnt finding it. im also having trouble finding driver online because the internet is clogged up with spam sites.
    any help would be appreciated, as i want to watch house at work.

    cheers


    Problem found, my computer has become self aware and disabled the hardware in system on it own, Skynet is here and its starting with annoyances
     
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Did you install or have installed a blu ray drive. The G53SW models come standard with a DVD/CD combo drive but blu ray is not included. Go into device manager and find your ODD model number, google it and check to make sure it's a blu ray.
     
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    Kalz Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the reply, i have the 3d model. and as i posted it oddly disabled the hardware in system.
     
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    Ah yes the 3DE model did have a blu ray. Does the drive recognize CD/DVD anymore or is it totally dead. You're not finding drivers because optical drives dont need drivers to work. You do need software to play movies but it should still recognize there is sometime in the drive. There is separate lasers for blu ray and dvd/cd, it's possible the blu ray laser has failed. If its not working a warranty claim would be in order.
     
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    oh no you have got the wrong end of the stick, its working fine. but for some reason it keeps disabling its self in Device manager.
     
    Kalz, Oct 13, 2011
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