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    problem w/ cdrom on 3150

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by dfarrales, Jan 26, 2005.

  1. dfarrales

    dfarrales Notebook Enthusiast

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    just rec'vd the laptop i won on ebay (3150). i'm having trouble w/ the cdrom (dvd/cdrw). it won't recognize cd i put in. i can see the drive in "my computer" but when i put a cd in, it shows nothing. i checked the properties of the drive and it says that the drive is working properly. i tried updating the driver and it says that there is no other updated available.

    also, whenever i put a cd in the drive it makes a grinding noise. i'm guessing the drive was either previously damaged (seller claims this isn't so) or it was damaged in the mail.

    anyway, just making sure i've covered all my bases as far as trouble shooting.

    thanks... Deo
     
    dfarrales, Jan 26, 2005
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  2. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If you cannot read a CD, try reading a DVD. If that doesn't work, my guess is that the cdrom is dead. Oh and try blowing some air inside, maybe there's dust on the lens ..
     
    wipeout, Jan 26, 2005
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  3. DamnageD

    DamnageD Notebook Consultant

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    dfarrales,

    i had a similar issue with ONE cd i tried to play...all others were fine.

    For what its worth... I have a DVD drive that WORKS from my 6130...i replaced it with at dvd burner, and i'm willing to sell it if you (or anyone else for that matter) if your interested.
     
    DamnageD, Jan 27, 2005
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