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Dvd does not play

The drive doesnt perform

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If the drive spins but can't read the DVD, the laser lens is probably dirty. Just run a CD lens cleaner disk, that should resolve the problem.

If the drive doesn't spin up, then the drive has had it or its got a bad connection.

You have to dismantle (Remove power and battery first) disconnect then re-connect the drive.

If it still fails to spin, your drive has probably hit the dust.

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Hello,

The most common reason for the Laptop not reading discs is a bad drive. The following website sells the drives and does installs:

store.richspsxparts.com/wiiredvddr

This drive should fix any reading issues you are having with your DVD, or issues inserting your DVD or ejecting them (or lack thereof). This is the entire DVD drive assembly mechanism replacement for your Laptop including a new laser. If your discs are not ejecting, or you cannot insert a disc -- or you can insert a disc but it will not load, this is what you need to get your Laptop going again!
Hope this will help...

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