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Thread ID: 10921	2001-08-21 07:01:00	Is my CD-ROM dead	Guest (0)	Press F1

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17352	2001-08-21 07:01:00	My 50x CD-ROM drive has failed to recognize EVERY CD I pop into it. Is that thing dead already? Should I start shopping for a new drive? I have been changing CD-ROM drives about once a year. I wonder what if there's an external factor that's affecting my drive's performance. P.S. My computer detects the drive fine. So, it's not a software problem. It can't even play music Cds.	Guest (0)
17353	2001-08-21 08:50:00	First check if DMA mode is on, some drives (eg my cdwriter) do that when it is turned on, although it is uncommon. Also get a lens cleaner CD (~$20), especially if you use a lot of dirty disks, or the computer is in a dusty room.	Guest (0)
17354	2001-08-22 01:03:00	This is a common problem. What brand of CD-Rom drive are you using? I have found that many of the cheaper drives (any that you can get for around $70) are no good. They simply refuse to read all discs, only some. Many of these are sold through the 'discount' computer parts places and are sourced through cheap Taiwanese and Asian distributors. In the end it is better to spend a little more and buy a known brand name such as Samsung, Sony, Plextor etc.	Guest (0)
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