Re: Question regarding DVD/CD-ROM drive

From: Mark D. Zacharias (mzacharias_at_yis.us)
Date: 07/21/04 

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 04:34:55 -0500

It's a removable drive, yes? Just try cleaning it. Couldn't hurt at this
point.

Mark Z. 

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"CNDA" <tgtbtatu1966@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:2m6ip2FjhgjsU1@uni-berlin.de...
> Folks,
>
> I have the following question. Is there downloadable software that would
> check a dvd/cd-rom drive for problems? What's the life expectancy of a
> laptop drive? I notice that my Mashita UJDA710 isn't recording CD-R's
> properly. I've tried different brands or re-writables without success.
>
> I just want to make sure it's just plain aging and not something that
> can be remedied without plunking money for a new one (or new laptop).
>
> The date of manufacture of the drive is Jun 2001.
>
> Thanks for any assistance,
>
> César
>