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Can't read DVD/RW

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by Mark Fuller, Dec 21, 2011.

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  1. Mark Fuller TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 107

    I have an ASUS laptop F8S that will not read the dvd/rw. It is recognized by both the bios & os but will not read a boot disk, a dvd or audio cd. Vista os.
    Mark Fuller, Dec 21, 2011
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  2. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,915   +119

    You can't boot off a bootable disk? Then the drive is dead or you have your BIOS set to not boot off of an optical disk.
    SNGX1275, Dec 21, 2011
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  3. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    How old is that Asus F8S, and how often was the DVD drive used for copying or games. If used for either of those approaching 55 to 85 hours, it is time to start looking for replacements. A great number of laptop DVD drives wear out after 40 hours of use.
    raybay, Dec 21, 2011
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