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Disk drive not reading all DVDs

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/disk-drive-not-reading-all-dvds.92993/

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Unbounded Bond Original post #1
Jul 14, 2008 at 1:09 PM
My disk drive is not able to read some(not all) DVDs, though that DVD can be read from another System.
What could be the problem?
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realdan #2
Jul 14, 2008 at 3:15 PM
your dvd drive is the problem here...symptoms of an imminent failure..if in warranty get it repaired/replaced under warranty...but before that u can try cleaning the lens with lens cleaner kit...but better to claim warranty if it is there
NucleusKore
Jul 14, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Probable firmware update required
U
Jul 17, 2008 at 1:39 PM
firmware update..wat kind of ?
Plasma_Snake
Jul 17, 2008 at 2:04 PM
I too have a Samsung DVD Writer, TSST SH-203D. It reads CDs, burns DVDs, read SL DVDs but isn't able to read DL DVDs. In My Computer section, DVD-RAM drive icon shows either No Disk or Hangs the system. What should I do, I the damn thing this Feb only as replacement to my prior Sony DVD Writer which too stopped reading DL DVDs.
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realdan #6
Jul 17, 2008 at 2:36 PM
well it is the rainy season...now could it have resulted in some deposits on the lens ..if i m not wrong...reading dual layer dvd need more lens power...try cleaning the lens with a dvd lens cleaner kit..the one which uses disc with brush and see or you could even try updating the firnware...
if it is in warranty..you would rather take it to claim warranty or wished that the dvd reading and writing failed also...and the claim warranty without any fuss
U
Jul 18, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Can anyone even tell me how to update firmware...
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acewin #8
Jul 19, 2008 at 6:32 AM
searching with the model name you can get the firmware online.
How much warranty you have in hand