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DVD writer doesn't detect some CD's

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gladiator55 Original post #1
Nov 5, 2010 at 4:51 AM
Hi friends,

I am using LG dvd writter since 2 years. Since 1 month, it doesnt detect original CD's like antivirus CD's, CD's from magzines, motherboard CD etc., but it detects the CD's written on it or other writer:-x

Dont know what is the problem. I tried to clean it through lens cleaner, but doesnt detects that also. It shows the drive, but empty.

Please help me. Thanks in advance:smile
hansraj
hansraj #2
Nov 5, 2010 at 7:13 AM
The CD/DVD writers go bad this way only... it has been my experience. I dont think there is a proper solution to this problem. You may take it to the local workshop and they may be able to fix the problem but the problems reappear soon. IMO you should go for another drive now and they are not very costly either......