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    Alternative for Sony optiarc DVD RW AD7640 A

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by skp8910, May 23, 2009.

  1. skp8910

    skp8910 Newbie

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    HI,

    I have a lenovo y 410 notebook which has an "optiarc dvd rw ad7640a" drive preinstalled to it. As the drive doesnt function any more and as the warranty has also expired for my product I want to replace it with any other brand.

    Can anybody seggest any alternaive for this and wheather any other drive i replace will be compatible with my notebook or not .

    Thanks and regards

    Soumya
     
    skp8910, May 23, 2009
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Welcome to notebookreview,

    Have you tried cleaning your optical drive?
    Many times the optical drive will fail if the lens is dirty.
    If you have some rubbing alcohol, a few q-tips and 2 minutes, you may be able so save yourself from buying another optical drive

    Open the optical drive.
    Put some rubbing alcohol on the end of a q-tip and clean the lens (small glass like piece about 5mm in diameter)
    Clean with a gentle swirling motion

    If the drive works, you just saved some money

    If not, you can buy another optical drive

    K-TRON
     
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  3. skp8910

    skp8910 Newbie

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    Thanks buddy,

    But I have never disassembled an optical drive before. Is it safe and will it work after i reinstall it.
     
    skp8910, May 23, 2009
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