L lastplace Solid State Member Messages 6 Aug 5, 2004 #1 i have a samsung sd-612 dvd-rom drive. I have had it in my computer a long time already. For some reason it can only read cds not dvds. I tried watching a dvd and it wouldnt even say that there was a dvd in the drive.
i have a samsung sd-612 dvd-rom drive. I have had it in my computer a long time already. For some reason it can only read cds not dvds. I tried watching a dvd and it wouldnt even say that there was a dvd in the drive.
G GeforcebOY1 Daemon Poster Messages 1,251 Aug 5, 2004 #2 how old is it .cause it might be time to upgrade.
G GeforcebOY1 Daemon Poster Messages 1,251 Aug 5, 2004 #4 just buy a new one and that sort it all out.
David Lindon Golden Master Messages 15,233 Aug 5, 2004 #5 The laster might need re-aligning if it is old. Best bet is to look for a new one.
Lord Kalthorn Guru Messages 13,293 Location Britain Aug 5, 2004 #6 Yeah; some will last some won't. They're only Optical after all. Its probably just not strong enough anymore to read the DVDs.
Yeah; some will last some won't. They're only Optical after all. Its probably just not strong enough anymore to read the DVDs.