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    Odd Problem with my G1's DVD Drive....

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Shazbut, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. Shazbut

    Shazbut Newbie

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    I don't think anyone else has had this problem, but the other day when I installed WoW on my laptop, I had to use CD's to install it. I went on to go and install a different game, which was on DVD, and it didn't read the disc. The computer was acting as if there was no disc in the first place. I tried putting in a different DVD, same problem. However, when I put in a CD, it worked. I tried reinstalling the driver software, checking for updates, etc. and everything was fine.
    Does anyone have any idea about how I can fix this? I can't live without playing DMC4 for very long.....
     
    Shazbut, Mar 17, 2009
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    Since there are 2 different lasers in your optical drive (one for CD, one for DVD), the one for your DVD seems to be faulty. If you're still under warranty, I would contact Asus for a replacement drive; if your warranty is expired, you can always purchase a new drive from ebay and replace it yourself.
     
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    Well, I have a G1S which suffered a GPU burnout, would I be able to use the drive from that one?
     
    Shazbut, Mar 18, 2009
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    Yes, that should work without any issues.
     
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    Did it, and it worked like a charm. Thank you so much!
    I also managed to replace the screen with the old one too, so now my resolution is back up to its glory of 1680x1050 resolution! Oh yeah!
     
    Shazbut, Mar 18, 2009
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