http://ask.metafilter.com/31485/Help-me-fix-my-cddvd-drive/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Help me fix my cd/dvd drive! Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:05:14 -0800 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:05:14 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/31485/Help-me-fix-my-cddvd-drive LAPTOP HELP!? I have an alienware laptop, whose warrenty just expired and am now having problems with the removable cd/dvd reader burner. <br /><br /> the cd just spins and slows alternatively, unable to load or read? Anyone have any ideas, before I shell out 40 dollars for customer service? post:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.31485 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:44:03 -0800 nosophoros computer laptop help cd-dvd drive http://ask.metafilter.com/31485/Help-me-fix-my-cddvd-drive#493563 I assume you've tried a number of CDs to make sure it's not the media you're using. Have you tried a lens cleaner? comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.31485-493563 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:05:14 -0800 gfrobe http://ask.metafilter.com/31485/Help-me-fix-my-cddvd-drive#493664 not yet no, and yes mulitpe cd have been used... comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.31485-493664 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:12:23 -0800 nosophoros