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    xps m1530 reads DVDs, but not CDs

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Azen, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. Azen

    Azen Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, my xps m1530 won't read cds, but can still read dvds. Anyone know what might be the problem? Is it a driver problem?
     
    Azen, Aug 22, 2010
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  2. Kilador

    Kilador Notebook Consultant

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    My PS2 did the same thing after a year of use... It is a drive problem indeed.
    Use a DVD cleaner (not a CD as it doesn't read it) several times, it just might be some dust on the lens.
     
    Kilador, Aug 23, 2010
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  3. Azen

    Azen Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wouldnt dust on the lens prevent both cds and dvds from not being read? I've tried blowing some compressed air inside, I dont think it's dust.
     
    Azen, Aug 23, 2010
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    If you want to clean a slot loading dvd/cd drive your goign to have to buy a kit that costs a about 10-15 bucks that has a cd to go into the drive to clean the lens and anything else inside.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Aug 23, 2010
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  5. Kilador

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    It can prevent from reading CDs, believe me.

    If dust is not the problem, then the drive is causin this issue, which happened to me 2 times, one in a laptop and the other one in a PlayStation 2. I changed the laptop drive and everything was OK... and for the PS2... i just had to play DVD games =/
     
    Kilador, Aug 23, 2010
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