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burner413
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3. September 2006 @ 18:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi all,
I have a Sony Vaio PCG-FRV35 notebook computer and I recently encountered a problem. My drive will not read CD's of any kind, Burned Audio, Original Audiao, Burned Software, or Original Software, or burn cd's but it reads and burns all DVD's fine!
I've talked to many people and they say it's usually the opposite, where it reads CD's not DVD's. I've taken it to Best Buy and they have no idea what's wrong, so I'm hoping you do.
Thank You in advance for any help,
Burner413
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3. September 2006 @ 22:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
DVD Burners have 2 lasers, one for CD's and the other for DVD's, and from what you've posted the drive sounds faulty



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4. September 2006 @ 04:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Before doing anything drastic, try this:
In your device manager, right click on your burner, and click "Uninstall". After it uninstalls, reboot, and let Windows detect new hardware, and install a new driver for you.
Good luck! Let us know how it goes...............




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4. September 2006 @ 09:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey,
Thanks for the tips, I have tried unintall/reinstalling the drive but with no luck. If my drive if faulty, what do i need to do to get it to work?
Thanks again,
Burner413
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4. September 2006 @ 11:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If it's faulty, about all you can do, is get a new one. New dvd burners can be bought online for under $40. Not worth trying to get one repaired.......... Look at these sites.
http://www.supermediastore.com
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.meritline.com

Good luck!




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