It's a Sony Vaio which is currently a bit over two years old. I tried uninstalling the driver and re-installed it. The strange thing is that it can read DVDs but not CDs. The drive usually doesn't work and then might work once in a while. Also, please answer only if you know what you're talking about and don't just say "replace it" or "get a new one" because that really doesn't help. I'm thinking about it but it's kind of what I'm hoping should be a last resort.
2006-10-07 05:38:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
sorry to tell you but i have read what you have said and there is only 1 way you can fix this that is to remove that CD-RW/DVD-RW , it has come to the end of its life time now it cant work right any more and if you go on trying to use cds in it you run the risk of damage the cd on a broken CD-RW/DVD-RW , so im not going to say buy a new 1 , coz you said not to so what i will say is you know what to do i have told you the problem with your CD-RW/DVD-RW . and its no good any more .so you have to think what will you do i know what i will do if i had this problem
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2006-10-07 05:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a cleaning CD in case the lens is dirty, but reading DVDs but not CDs is a classic symptom of a dead drive. If the cleaning doesn't help, look for one on eBay -- you can usually get new ones for a good price. It's not cost-effective to attempt to repair optical drives when a new one can be had for $40.
2006-10-07 05:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident replace thecontinual. There likely isnt all of us that maintenance them besides by way of fact the cost is so low on a sparkling one. Even paying for a sparkling DVD +/-RW - +/-R wont set you lower back that lots. The DVD author discs carry approximately 4.7GB, so as that they are good for backups and storing photographs, domicile video clips, and the obtrusive use. you additionally could have the means to place in it your self. maximum of them comprise extremely ordinary to stick to installation classes and in case you need to use a screwdriver you'll have the means to get it put in. save the 30 dollars in case you are able to, in spite of if it is continuously an selection in case you sense you cant cope with it. good success and luxuriate interior the newcontinual!
2016-11-26 23:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To:
start
programs
accessories
systems tools
system restore
This process is completely restorable.
Good Luck ,, Elaine
2006-10-07 05:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok get on the manufactures website and get the drivers for that drive there and try them. If that doesn't work I think its a pointless struggle.
2006-10-07 05:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by KunaiMurai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your cd lens is damaged try cleaning your lens by using lens cleaner
2006-10-07 05:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by Sudham 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋