Sometimes plays discs and then says disc error

SOURCE: doesn't seem to see disc. reporst disc error.

It is possible that you have a disc with a format that is not supported by your player. This can happen for many reasons. If your player will play a new standard DVD it is most likely the other disc that is the problem. Every player is different. Some new less expensive players will play almost any thing. A newer better quality player may not play as many formats. Besides the issue of format you can find security issues with either old discs or more likely an older player. Discs that are a problem more often are discs that have been burned copied or down loaded or produced by a company that uses a format that is not as widely used. The last problem is common with work out videos and generic movies / kids programs . You may also check to see if your player can except a software update.

SOURCE: dvd sometimes reads error

If this problem occurs only at this dvd it's a disk problem. If it occurs on various disks try using a cd/dvd cleaner set, a wet one is better. Follow the instructions on the set. The main idea is to put one drip of the included liquid at the set (usually isopropyl alchohol) at a specific place (like small brush) on the disk surface and play this disk. That way the "brush" will clean up the laser lens and after that the cd/dvd player will be able to read the disks. BE CAREFULL not to put too much liquid on the "brush".

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• Posted on Dec 03, 2010

SOURCE: will not play disc.keeps saying

Check for fingerprints or dirt on your DVD. Wipe it clean and try again. Also check for scratches. Try another DVD and see if your system reads it. If it does not try cleaning the drive laser lens with a CD lens cleaner available at places such as KMart or WalMart in the electronic section. If that still does not work chances are you laser on your drive is bad and needs replaced. It will need servicing.