I'm needing to replace the DVD drive on my Studio 1537

Inside the DVD drive is a laser optical eye. This eye get's dirty.

Suggest remove ALL power, then open DVD drive tray. Use a can of compressed air for computers to clean, and aim down towards the bottom of the tray.
(Remove AC adapter {Charger}, and Battery)

Disk cleaners have the tendency to wipe the 'gunk' off, then wipe it back on.

Also make sure you still have burner software. Nothing like going to use the DVD burner one day, only to find the Nero burner software was just a trial.

http://infrarecorder.org/

http://infrarecorder.org/?page_id=4

http://infrarecorder.org/images/screenshot_main.png

It's FREE, and NOT a trial.

Plus a DVD drive is mechanical. Wears out over time. Has a 'Life Cycle'.

http://www.laptopdvdrw.com/dell-studio-1537-slot-cd-dvd-rw-burner-drive-p-37670.html

Just an example. You may find a better price from another reputable dealer.

The DVD drive is held in with ONE screw,

Dell Support > Studio 1537 Notebook PC > Main Support page,

http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/Product/studio-1537

Dell Support > Studio 1537 Notebook PC > Service Manual >

Click on Manuals & Documentation > Dell Studio 1535 / 1536 / 1537 Service Manual (1103KB)

For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

Hi,

This is already a mechanical problem on dvd drive. Try upgrading optical dvd drive firmware from Dell's support website. Then, download and install IMG BURN. Run img burn. The software will perform a test. If the problem persists, have your optical dvd drive replaced.

I hope this works for you. Good Luck!

Mongkey
"Understanding explains better..."

drive not reading

hi Luciafly.
see if this link helps you out.
Studio 1535 Slot Load CD DVD Drive with Stuck CD
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Dell Studio Laptop 1537 CD stuck in my disk drive Google Search

https://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/studio1537/en/sm/index.htm

Dell studio 1537 making grinding noice during burning process.and burning will not complete.

this happens while on windows right? so try outside windows. what i mean is restart computer then keep tapping on f2 to boot in bios setup. then from there insert the cd/dvd check still has the problem. if yes they follow these steps http://tinyurl.com/ya7q9b

still not fix try to loosen the screws from the bottom part of the laptop. if still fails then have dvd drive replaced.

The Dell Studio 1537 has 2 video options, UMA Intel and ATI HD3600. Both solutions are built into the motherboard and essentially not upgradeable

directions for replacing dell studio 15 dvd drive

1. clean your cd, then put
2. clean your cd/dvd head
3. scratch cd/dvd shows this type of message