Robbo
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Dell Dimension 3000 - only a year old but it won't read disks... any ideas? Drivers perhaps?
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Robbo
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According to My Computer... its working fine!!
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Robbo
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I shall try updating the driver i suppose
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SetH
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you tried uninstalling the device then rebooting and letting windows pick it up again?
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Robbo
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No, according to my computer the lastest driver is instaolled so perhapos ur idea is worth a try?
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Robbo
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ho wud i unistall the device?
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Robbo
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u put the cd/dvd in the drive, it makes some noise (normal noises) then nowt happens :S
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SetH
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Try reseating the cables also, open your case and Examine the ribbon cable leading to the drive from the motherboard or another drive. Unplug and reconnect it, making sure it is secure on each end. Be certain the plug inserted into the back of the CD from the power supply is securely seated
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Robbo
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i dont really wanna mess about insiude the casing! i wouldnt know what to do :S
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SetH
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Its a piece of piss, just make sure everything is turned off and follow the above instructions.
to uninstall the device right click on my computer > properties > hardware > device manager > then right click on your CD/DVD drive and then select uninstall > then reboot your pc.
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_Allan_
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Does the motor spin up at all once a cd is in?. Place a cd in a try and give it a quick spin when closing and see if it picks up speed and starts. If it does not spin up then your drive motor is knackerd and it's new CD/DVD player time
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SetH
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quote: Originally posted by Robbo
u put the cd/dvd in the drive, it makes some noise (normal noises) then nowt happens :S
That to me suggests the motor is spinning up.
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John
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Geek Day
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Nismo
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take the case off unplug the cd drive plug it back in re-boot.
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vibrio
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does it rad cd's but not DVD's mine does this fecking annoying
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SetH
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thats what i said boy?
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SetH
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go run ur car in
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_Allan_
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quote: Originally posted by vibrio
does it rad cd's but not DVD's mine does this fecking annoying
It's bust m8, I had this, most have two lasers, one set for CD and the other for DVD. Mine would burn DVD's but not CD's but the PC was under warrenty and I got a new drive.
[Edited on 15-10-2005 by _Allan_]
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John
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quote: Originally posted by vibrio
does it rad cd's but not DVD's mine does this fecking annoying
Are you sure you have a dvd-rom and not just a cd-rom
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vibrio
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quote: Originally posted by _Allan_
quote: Originally posted by vibrio
does it rad cd's but not DVD's mine does this fecking annoying
It's bust m8, I had this, most have two lasers, one set for CD and the other for DVD. Mine would burn DVD's but not CD's but the PC was under warrenty and I got a new drive.
[Edited on 15-10-2005 by _Allan_]
I coul dmaybe understand this but for it to happen to both drives at the exact same time seems a bit funny
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modification
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clean the lens with a cleaning disc
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vibrio
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quote: Originally posted by John
quote: Originally posted by vibrio
does it rad cd's but not DVD's mine does this fecking annoying
Are you sure you have a dvd-rom and not just a cd-rom
I'm as sure as I am of your mum being a slut
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Robbo
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quote: Originally posted by SetH
quote: Originally posted by Robbo
u put the cd/dvd in the drive, it makes some noise (normal noises) then nowt happens :S
That to me suggests the motor is spinning up.
Aye, tried the uninstall but nowt I'll have to hav a go inside the case then :S :S
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Robbo
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quote: Originally posted by John
Geek Day
Oops
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Robbo
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quote: Originally posted by modification
clean the lens with a cleaning disc
yes will hav to pur-chase one
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