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DVD drive problems

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/dvd-drive-problems.139373/

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milind Original post #1
Apr 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM
hi,

a few days ago i installed a 500 GB HDD and a 256 MB Graphics card and a 1 GB DDR 1 RAM.I did the formating myself and installed many softwares and then suddenly my DVD drive doesn't read any CDs and DVDs.i called up a technician and asked him what the problem was and he said that my motherboards battery was outdated so i had to replace it but still it did not work and now i cant play any games and i can't install any software from CDs.

please help me out :sad:
jkultimate
Apr 15, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Which is the DVD drive? Is it a samsung??
If yes, change to LG or Sony for about under 1.5K

Coz Samsung Drives are not too lasting.....:smile:
SAMSUNG
Zangetsu
Apr 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM
hi,

a few days ago i installed a 500 GB HDD and a 256 MB Graphics card and a 1 GB DDR 1 RAM.I did the formating myself and installed many softwares and then suddenly my DVD drive doesn't read any CDs and DVDs.i called up a technician and asked him what the problem was and he said that my motherboards battery was outdated so i had to replace it but still it did not work and now i cant play any games and i can't install any software from CDs.

dats the dumbest thing about computers...lolz :rofl:

@milind: check the connections of DVD drive...cud be a lens problem...clean the lens with lens cleaner CD

Coz Samsung Drives are not too lasting.....:smile:
SAMSUNG

yup major problem is Tray not opening :x
rhitwick
Apr 15, 2011 at 12:46 PM
What is the relation between CMOS battery and DVD Drive?!!!

Did u try cleaning the lense? Try that and report.
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milind #6
Apr 15, 2011 at 1:45 PM
its an LG drive
skeletor
Apr 15, 2011 at 5:18 PM
This section is for PC configuration buying advice. Not for troubleshooting.

Thread moved to Hardware Q&A.
Neuron
Neuron #9
Apr 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Try reconnecting the SATA/IDE cable your DVD drive has.If the drive is a SATA one try connecting it to another slot.If this doesn't work then either repair it or get a new one.