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    reading +r media

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by 2byfore, Apr 10, 2005.

  1. 2byfore

    2byfore Newbie

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    purchased used 3120 that wont play dvd burnt on +r media, drive makes a few clicking noises then gives up?
     
    2byfore, Apr 10, 2005
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  2. Liquid_Turbo

    Liquid_Turbo Notebook Geek

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    the DVD drive reads +R media in my 6130.

    Perhaps check the burn settings?
     
    Liquid_Turbo, Apr 10, 2005
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  3. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I suggest trying a different brand, I've had luck when I've changed the brand of DVD I used back in the days when I had an older presario.
     
    wipeout, Apr 10, 2005
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  4. DamnageD

    DamnageD Notebook Consultant

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    I'd second that suggestion to try a different media. I've run into similar issues on desktops.
     
    DamnageD, Apr 10, 2005
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Media quality varies greatly. What it says on the box does not does not indcate quality or who makes it. You can use DVD Identifier to find out who makes the disc and look them up on VideoHelp.com. Taiyo Yuden, Mitsubishi Chemical, RicohJapan, Sony and TDK are amongst the better ones. Good Luck.

    http://dvd.identifier.cdfreaks.com/






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    ZaZ, Apr 11, 2005
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    mrbeef Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have had the problem of my 6130 making clicking noises and not reading a CD rom disk, but so far all the DVD+R's i have burned have worked fine.
     
    mrbeef, Apr 11, 2005
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