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    dvd/rw drive won't read dvds

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Psych0Thrasher, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. Psych0Thrasher

    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone got any ideas why a dvd/rw drive won't read dvds but it reads cds just fine? it's on a cf-29
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jul 10, 2009
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Sure -

    "Combo" drives like the one you're talking about actually have 2 laser systems inside; one designed for the focal length and track density of a DVD (which, BTW, actually have 2 layers, in case you didn't know) and one for that of the CD/RW subsystem, which focuses on a different length and ALSO has to be able to WRITE to the disc.

    I've got a whole drawer full of drives with this problem - either the DVD or CD subsystem doesn't work; as the laser assemblies are non-serviceable in most cases, they make good parts donors for the load mechanisms and servo motors.

    mnem
    Laser-dazer whoop-de-doo!
     
    mnementh, Jul 10, 2009
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  3. Psych0Thrasher

    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    so in other words it will live out the rest of it's life as a paper weight? I have one that I never have gotten to work and the other worked just fine a few days ago and now it just loads cds
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jul 10, 2009
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    sunrk Notebook Evangelist

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    What brand and model of drive is it?

    Craig.
     
    sunrk, Jul 11, 2009
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  5. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    The lasers inside are worth money to the hackers in the world... they turn just about everything into laser..... Flashlight laser, cigarette lighter laser, beer can laser, shoe horn laser, etc...
     
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  6. Psych0Thrasher

    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    Sharks with laser beams attached to their friggin foreheads?

    Craig it's a Panasonic brand drive, it's at my shop so I don't know what the model number and such is. It's all gravy though because it's under warranty and I get a full replacement. WOOT!

    Dan
     
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  7. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Hmmmmmm... What Toughbook do you have in stock now that would be under warranty?
     
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  8. Psych0Thrasher

    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    not the toughbook just the optical drive that I ordered off of ebay. Under warranty from the seller
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jul 11, 2009
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