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    Asus F3jp dvd drive replacement

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Cago, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. Cago

    Cago Newbie

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    Hi,
    I have an Asus F3jp with LG(?) drive GSA-T20N. The warranty ended two months ago :mad: .
    The drive can't read some dvd/cds (totally random, e.g. it reads Age of Empires 3 disc1 but not disc2).

    I managed to put the drive out and back in without destroying anything, so I guess I'll buy a new drive and replace it myself.

    BUT

    I have no idea which drive I should buy. :(
    Does anybody know which drive(s) can fit in my notebook's slot? I can post the sizes or some photos if necessary.
     
    Cago, Sep 8, 2009
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  2. dr.pratik

    dr.pratik Notebook Evangelist

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    same query with me also,i have allmost same issue with my vaio fz series dvd writer.

    i need to find the drive to replace.

    guide us .
     
    dr.pratik, Sep 8, 2009
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  3. Judicator

    Judicator Judged and found wanting.

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    Before you go the route of buying a new drive, if you haven't already tried this, you might want to try cleaning the drive's laser lens with a soft cloth. My DVD-ROM started having some issues reading some DVDs (although not CDs), just spinning and spinning and not accessing, and after carefully wiping down the lens, it started working fine again.
     
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  4. Cago

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    Of course, it worked. The drive now reads every cd/dvd after the cleaning.

    Thank you very much, you saved me some good money ;)
     
    Cago, Sep 9, 2009
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