Can the dvd combo drive of Gateway 6018 GZ be replaced??

Hi i have been using Gateway 6018 GZ for a year and my dvd combo drive is barely working now-a-days. so is it possible to replace it?? i heard tht some laptops come with fixed drives which cant be replaced. regards.

Rashed Alam Oct 02, 2006

thnx for the info bro. its a grt help. u r the legend. cheerz

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
Expert
114 Answers

There is a part number which you can use to order, so it can be replaced. Part #: 103336 This article describes how to replace the device. Replacing the optical drive is on page 3. http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Gateway/6000Series/8510572.pdf

Posted on Oct 02, 2006

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

0helpful

1answer

Can you use a different stylus for the gateway laptop tablet ?

yes, any tablet stylus with the same plug in will work. Call Tiger Direct and ask them to hook you up for cheap.

Read full answer

Aug 15, 2014 • Gateway Original M285 Tablet Laptop...

0helpful

1answer

My DVD-Rw won't recognize any CD/DVDs I get a msg" Please insert a disc into drive E:

Have you tried using a lens cleaner????

Read full answer

Jan 14, 2014 • Gateway MX6955 Notebook DVD-RW Combo Drive

0helpful

1answer

When I insert blank DVD disc into DVD/CD-RW, and click it say insert the disc?

Hi,

My first test would be to determine if the blank DVD is faulty. Try using a different brand of DVD and see if you get the same error. My experience tells me that your combo drive is faulty however. It is possible for a combo drive to read a CD but not a DVD. I would replace the combo drive with a DVD writer as they are not too expensive.

Best wishes,
Graemevm

Read full answer

Mar 04, 2011 • Sony CRX320EE CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive

0helpful

1answer

Dvd drive does not recognize a dvd movie or a blank dvd gateway m-7315u it scans some after a few minutes it stops menu does not open or it won't play a movie

the lens is gone bad in the drive... you can replace the lens but it costs more and also will not be worth...it will play for another 3 months and will give the same problem...for replacing the lens you wll spend Rs.600, but a new player you can bought for Rs.1000 so my advice is to better go and buy a new player with atleast an year of warranty and use it completely for one year...

Read full answer

Aug 01, 2010 • Gateway (5502199) CD-RW/DVD-ROM (Combo)...

1helpful

1answer

I need to replace the dvd/rw in my GT5026E but cant find the original. What will replace it

Any 5 1/4 DVD / CD drive will work. You may have to order drive rails depending on the setup of Gateways tower. You should have 2 - 5.25" Drive Bays available. The original model number and name for the DVD drive is 5648 DVD Burner Combo Drive .

The tower does have internal SATA so you can replace it with any internal SATA DVD rom you like, it doesnt have to be Gateway, and it can even be blu-ray.

Hope this helps
~mac

Read full answer

Nov 17, 2009 • Gateway GT5220 PC Desktop

0helpful

1answer

DVD drive broken?

go for a replacement
seems a hardware failure

Read full answer

Jul 08, 2009 • Gateway (5500652) ( 5500652)...

1helpful

1answer

Cd rom drive not working, will not read discs

If it will not read anything and doesn't spin up then it's time to replace it.

Here's one on ebay that should work for you...

http://cgi.ebay.com/GATEWAY-4000-4028-4520-DVD-CD-RW-COMBO-DRIVE_W0QQitemZ170320375444QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090412?IMSfp=TL090412151007r16432

This is not my auction....I live in Missouri.

Read full answer

Apr 26, 2009 • Gateway 4028GZ Notebook

1helpful

2answers

DVD is not being detected by combo drive

Hi Imran,
Sadly this is a fairly common problem with combo drives. In all likelihood, it will cost you more to have the drive repaired than to replace it.
I will suggest purchasing a dvd writer to replace the combo drive.
They are fairly inexpensive.
Regards,
Graemevm

Read full answer

Apr 18, 2009 • E-Machines eMachines T3830 PC Desktop

0helpful

1answer

Samsung CDRW/DVD SM-352F

Hi,
First i need you to make sure that both the BIOS and the WINDOWS is detecting your drive as 'combo' drive. If not, your drive is not combo, it is CD drive only.
Because both rely on the product ID that is built into the Drive.

If u are confirmed of the fact that your drive is COMBO, then the problem might be with the laser.
Combo drives use separate laser beams for DVD and CD operations, and
it's possible for one (either one) to fail while the other is still
working. But it's more common for the DVD to fail while the CD still works.
You need to contact the service center with your drive ,if that is the case.
Hope my info is useful.
Bye....

Read full answer

Sep 18, 2008 • Samsung (SH-M522C/BEBN) CD-RW/DVD-ROM...

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

6018GZ RB6018GZ Notebook

Computers & Internet

Can you use a different stylus for the gateway laptop tablet ?

Gateway Original M285 Tablet Laptop Dvd-rw/cd-rw Combo Drive Sdvd8820

Open Questions:

0answers

How to I configure Bauhn TV locked in Australia for In FIJI Cannot get wifi dongle from Digicel

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Aug 13, 2022 • Computers & Internet

0answers

94 dodge ram 2500 5.9 gas , I've replaced the relay and fuse to my cruise control but it won't come on ,any ideas ? I've tried everything to get it to come on just no luck ..

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Aug 12, 2022 • The Computers & Internet

0answers

20 Most Recent Sony KDL-42W800B 42" BRAVIA 3D / Smart Multisystem LED TV Restart problem 8 time blanking no picture how can i solve this problem

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Aug 12, 2022 • Sony Computers & Internet

0answers

My Nebo recline 1500 won't charge I've tried different cords and nothing. Yes lights red and green are working.

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Aug 09, 2022 • Red Computers & Internet

See all Gateway 6018GZ RB6018GZ Notebook Questions

142 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Check Out the Mobile Browsers Report

View all Fixya Reports

Are you a Gateway Computer and Internet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Have a manual for Gateway 6018GZ RB6018GZ Notebook? Or just drag it here!

Related Topics:

Can the dvd combo drive of Gateway 6018 GZ be replaced??