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Old 06-01-2006
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CD drive making an "interesting" noise
I hope this is the correct forum...I would appreciate any help.
Problem: I load CD's and the drive makes a funny clicking noise. My computer recognizes that I have in fact put a CD into to drive on a somewhat random basis. I'm no computer technician, but it sounds like a physical problem with my computer. Any advice concerning what might be causing this issue and what the next logical step for me to follow would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-01-2006
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Sounds like your optical drive is toast. replace it.
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Old 06-01-2006
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CD Drive
This means that the reading head has been knocked out of alignment. It is a physical thing but needs to be replaced.

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