how much would it cost to call up a hardware engeneer to come and fix a corupt dvd/cd-rom drive? it would really help if you helped me out on this. the computer is a Dell Demension E310. thanks
2006-10-05 10:38:06 · 9 answers · asked by chris z 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
More than it would cost to purchase a new one.
2006-10-05 10:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A currupted DVD Drive? It is probably cheaper for you to get a new DVD drive than have someone to come out and troubleshoot the drive. He might end up telling you to replace the drive.
It might not work because of dust. See if you could use this
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=cat3&product_code=320319&Pn=10oz_Air_Duster_Unscented
to blow out the dust. If you still insist on having someone coming over then he might charge you anywhere from 40-60 an hour. Might also want to take it to BestBuy. They have technicians there that might able to help you out at a price.
2006-10-05 10:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by steve 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From looking at prices for repairs versus go get a new one on sale I say give up on the repair. A fancy DCD/CD drive with high speed and dual layers goes for about $39 on sale at Staples. I don't think you can get anyone to show up at your house and do any work on your computer for less than that.
2006-10-05 10:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call Dell. If its not under warantee, get someone you know to fix it. Its really simple and you shouldn't spend money getting some "technician" to fix it for you. By the way, chances are, you will have to replace the drive. But, its cheap now-a-days.
2006-10-05 10:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by fscarberry20 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you either indeed have a bad drive or (most likely) need to clean the drive. Just buy a cleaner disc and try that first.
2006-10-05 11:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Much more than simply buying a new drive!
Try a Pioneer 111 CD/DVD burner for $38.00 delivered price
http://www.pricewatch.com
2006-10-05 10:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dell will do it for free if it is still under warranty. And for really cheap and gove you a new warranty, at least for the drive, if you call them.
2006-10-05 10:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mazz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it's really expensive, you might as well just replace it, dvd/cdrom drive are relaly cheap now like 30 dollars.
2006-10-05 10:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by huitin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably cheaper to go buy a new one and install it yourself. Very easy to do.
2006-10-05 10:40:25 · answer #9 · answered by Notu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋