Re: DVD writer about to die???

Bill wrote:
> My NEC 3500AG which is now about 15 months old seems to be taking longer and
> longer to burn discs as well as giving the odd coaster now and then which it
> never did before. It's almost as though it is 'running down'. I'm using the
> same Verbatim discs as before, must have burned some 500 discs or so over
> its lifetime, and all the connections seem secure.
> Given that I can get a new burner for around £30 is it worth messing about
> with lens cleaners etc or is it likely that the writer is just 'done' and
> needs replaced? This is my first writer and has worked faultlessly up until
> now but I've no idea about likely longevity given the above kind of usage.
> Any thoughts much appreciated,
> Bill

Could be a few things, including laser on the way out. Try a poundland
cd lens clener disc for £1 first. Anyway, it still works, so not time
for replacement. Mine worked for ages burning full power at 2x before
dying.


NT

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