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problem with combo drive

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/problem-with-combo-drive.42014/

gau_pppu
gau_pppu Original post #1
Nov 24, 2006 at 9:39 AM
dear friends i want to know that why my combo drive could no detect data dvd at once, after opening nd closing the drive 2 to 3 times, then only it detect the dvd but in my dvd writer the same dvd it detect at once, only in the combo drive it happen, but no problem with cd.... plz help me with a solution. If i run a lens cleaning disc in the combo drive will it do?
bharathbala2003
Nov 24, 2006 at 10:08 AM
it might work after cleaning the lens.. as that could only be the possible problem..
kirtan
kirtan #3
Nov 24, 2006 at 10:45 AM
Faulty lens i guess.Use a lens cleaning CD to clean the lens of ur drive.
gau_pppu
Nov 25, 2006 at 9:26 AM
Is it true.! that using a lens cleaning disc will harm the lens,,,,, what type the lens cleaning disc should i use!
Lucky_star
Nov 25, 2006 at 9:32 AM
Using the lens cleaner doesn't damage the lens, provided ou don't use it too often. Philips lens cleaner is a good one. Use the clening liquid provided with it. Cleaning it once can keep it running for a year or so.