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| Thread ID: 47815 | 2004-08-06 11:19:00 | Problem with Gigabyte DVD +/- RW Writer | metatter (5929) | Press F1 |
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| 258858 | 2004-08-06 11:19:00 | Hi there. Can anyone help with a problem with my 8 month old DVD writer (Gigabyte GO-W0404A Dual). Drive reads CDs OK but as from yesterday, cannot read any type of DVD, either factory or home written, +R, -R, +RW or -RW. Have tried to update firmware but Windows Flash Program doesn't recognise the drive and states "It's only for (1) DVD DUALGO-W0404A ." which is the drive I have. Anyone know of this specific problem or have I 'broken' it. Cheers |
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| 258859 | 2004-08-06 20:24:00 | DVD drives have very small tolerances for errors. It could be a number of things, including the lubrication on the laser pickup. As time goes on they clog up with dust and crap and the pickup doesn't slide smoothly. If it's only 8 months old you should send it back to the retailer and get it fixed or replaced, don't waste any time with it. :-) |
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| 258860 | 2004-08-06 21:50:00 | I had a feeling I would have to do this - I was just trying to get aroung the hassle of doing without. Thanks |
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