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    dvd drive wont play blu-ray

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sammyg1, May 10, 2009.

  1. sammyg1

    sammyg1 Newbie

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    i noticed the other day that my laptop has stopped playing blu-ray dvds. so for sum reason i thought i would reset my laptop to factory setting but after i reset the system it still aint playng it plays everything else but blu-rays. i done all the vaio update and drive updates but nothing. it just says insert disc has any1 else had this problem i am now stuck dont know what to do?
     
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  2. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    BD's use a different laser than standard DVD's - if you look in your drive, you'll see 2 different lasers instead of one. Try cleaning them GENTLY with either a standard cleaning disk or a microfiber cloth and monitor solution (Monster's is the best formula I've found). Even though I don't like their cables and other stuff, their monitor solution is one of the best around. Never use alcohol unless it's Grain - anything else leaves a residue. Believe it or not many Aerospace contractors have liquor licenses specifically to be able to buy and use large quantities of Grain Alcohol, because it doesn't leave a residue.

    Blow it out first with air, though and then try it before anything else.
     
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