Computer Cd/dvd Problem

[sbk]

My cd/dvd burner in my desktop has developed some kind of weird problem. It occurred when I put in an older DVD to play, the DVD ended up being scratched and stopped playing. After that, ithe burner no longer sees any DVD that I put in (much less plays), but can see and read, as well as burn CD's.

Is this fixable or do I need a new cd/dvd burner?

[spacefruit]

DVD burners are SO cheap now that I would bin yours straight away. No point in giving it another chance!

[Guest Reimar]

Don't try to repair because is money on the loose!

Just buy a new one and think that if any problems come after Warranty to buy a new again! Cost is just 800-900 THB.

Cheers

[Crossy]

Yup ^^^, time for a new one

Sounds like the DVD laser is busted. It IS actually probably repairable, as to whether this would be cost-effective...... well, I wouldn't bother.

Before you bin it, try cleaning the lens with a soft brush, you never know your luck

[sbk]

So, the DVD laser and the CD laser aren't the same thing then?

OK, time for a new one, thanks for the advice

[Gary A]

I wouldn't throw it away before checking the software. I had a similar problem and had to dig out the DVD player disk that came with the drive and install a new program. It played CD's fine but not DVD's.

[sbk]

Odd thing was, it was playing a DVD, which seemed to be scratched about half way. Took the DVD out and from then on it not only did not play DVD discs it doesn't even see them.

[Crossy]

So, the DVD laser and the CD laser aren't the same thing then?

It's one module with two lasers (different wavelengths).