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    ahh! my w3j dvd burner broke

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by P A U L, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. P A U L

    P A U L Notebook Consultant

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    my disc drive still reads cd/dvd but everytime i burn a cd/dvd, the disc is empty!

    is this something i can fix with a lens cleaner?

    or am i going to have to replace it... where can i buy a new one?
     
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  2. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    well, you may be able to get a replacement from asus if you are still under warranty. if not, you can pick up a slim drive from newegg, though i would ask other w3 owners if they have had any issues in replacing it. quite a few w3j owners have commented on failed drives....
     
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