-=PCTechTalk=- Re: CD ROM Drive-Update

  • From: "Sandi Beach" <sandib2@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:43:52 -0600

Hey, G, just re-reading some of these posts.  I loaned my CD cleaner to a 
friend as she was having trouble with "skipping".  Have not heard how well 
it worked for her.  Just reading our manual on the new Camry we purchased 
this past week and it says not to use a cleaner in CD player on the car. 
Wonder why not?  It says it may damage the player!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "GMan" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 5:22 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: CD ROM Drive-Update


> Sandi,
>    Since it went through several disks the first time, I'm inclined to
> think that the cleaning did some obvious good.  However, since you still 
> got
> the error before it could complete, I have to wonder if perhaps one of the
> ends of the data cable has come loose or maybe has developed enough
> oxidation to prevent good contact on at least one of the pins.  If you're 
> up
> to opening up the tower, I suggest you pull and reseat both ends of the 
> data
> cable for the optical drive and try installing it one last time.  If it
> doesn't work, the drive is most likely going bad and should be replaced.
>
>    BTW, CompUSA might have some of their sales available online. By 
> closing
> their stores and converting to an online-only merchant, they definitely 
> have
> a need to seriously reduce their overall inventory.  I'll also add that I
> normally use PriceWatch.com when I'm looking for computer parts.  Just be
> sure to research both the devices AND the merchants before doing business
> with one.  If you're not sure or would like some guidance with this, just
> give a yip.  I have several parts dealers that I've come to trust as much 
> as
> one can trust a brick 'n mortar store and few of them can claim absolute
> lowest prices.            :O)
>
>    Oh, before I forget.  That optical drive cleaner works great in
> non-computer CD players, too.
>
> Peace,
> GMan
> http://reddit.com
> "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask!"
>


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