2007-05-21 03:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by exlaxtower 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
If you really only have a problem with the laser (and not the motor or drawer, etc) then it is more likely a dirty lens than a bad laser - those solid state lasers last forever.
If you have access to a CD Player "laser cleaner" try using that first. This is a CD with small brushes sticking out of it and they are available at most large retailers. Just put it in and it will move the lens over the brushes and clean the lens.
Believe it or not, I have fixed an optical drive by cleaning the lens. Good Luck!
2007-05-21 05:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by TahoeT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular replace the force. There maximum in all risk isnt everyone that upkeep them besides as a results of fact the cost is so low on a sparkling one. Even paying for a sparkling DVD +/-RW - +/-R wont set you returned that plenty. The DVD author discs carry approximately 4.7GB, so as that they are good for backups and storing photographs, residing house movies, and the glaring use. you additionally could have the capacity to place in it your self. maximum of them comprise particularly ordinary to stick to installation instructions and in case you ought to use a screwdriver you're able to have the capacity to get it put in. keep the 30 dollars in case you could, despite if it is often an selection in case you experience you cant take care of it. good success and revel interior the recent force!
2016-11-25 21:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by camargo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what it will cost for your part and time, it be cheaper to buy a new drive as mentioned. The last one I bought does everything from CD to DVD and Lightscribe and I paid less than $40 for the drive.
2007-05-21 03:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, replace the drive, even manufacturers don't bother fixing these now as far as I know . . . .
Be cheaper to replace than pay someone to fixs anyway.
2007-05-21 03:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it would be much easier to just replace the drive cos they are so cheap now.
2007-05-21 03:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by jackie_1969uk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its very risky ,but I think you can with an expert at replacing lasers and disk drives.
2007-05-21 03:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Probably more expensive to do that then to just get another drive
2007-05-21 03:36:33 · answer #7 · answered by matt_hawes 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. That would be a very difficult repair.
2007-05-21 03:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋