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Brad
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 Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject: Compaq Armada 1520DM Notebook CD Rom Drive Problem |
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Hi,
I bought a new Compaq Armada 1520DM laptop around 1997. A few years ago,
it started to have difficultly reading a CD rom, or playing an audio CD.
However, once the CD was "accessed", there was no problem "reading" or
"playing" (audio) the CD. Note: I have not used the CD drive very often.
The problem relates to inserting the CD, and getting the initial
information, which I assume is on the outer most track. Sometimes, I have to
insert the CD several times (and wait) before the CD is finally "accessible"
(I hear the "spin up" sound, I know from now on, the CD is accessible).
Other times, it isn't accessible (doesn't "spin up" to full speed).
I had removed the CD rom drive (note: I am a TV service tech) and checked
the head movement freedom to the outer edge and I found no "interference"
or no physical reason the head can't "reach" that position.
Any information about what might cause this problem will be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Brad
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Ken
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Compaq Armada 1520DM Notebook CD Rom Drive Problem |
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Brad wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
I bought a new Compaq Armada 1520DM laptop around 1997. A few years ago,
it started to have difficultly reading a CD rom, or playing an audio CD.
However, once the CD was "accessed", there was no problem "reading" or
"playing" (audio) the CD. Note: I have not used the CD drive very often.
The problem relates to inserting the CD, and getting the initial
information, which I assume is on the outer most track. Sometimes, I have to
insert the CD several times (and wait) before the CD is finally "accessible"
(I hear the "spin up" sound, I know from now on, the CD is accessible).
Other times, it isn't accessible (doesn't "spin up" to full speed).
I had removed the CD rom drive (note: I am a TV service tech) and checked
the head movement freedom to the outer edge and I found no "interference"
or no physical reason the head can't "reach" that position.
Any information about what might cause this problem will be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Brad
Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
be sure there is no active key logger (spyware) in your PC.
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It sounds like the drive is not fully retracting. I had a drive or two
that pulled the tray in but did not retract to the point that the
switches that needed to be activated for the drive motor to run were closed.
There are only a few items you might try: First off the laser must see
a disk in the drive in order to allow the motor to spin the disk. You
might try cleaning the lens with alcohol since this is the easiest fix.
It is not likely to be your problem, but it might.
Secondly, you should clean the mechanical items that are involved in
the retraction of the disk tray. If there is anything preventing a
smooth retraction it might also solve your problem.
After that it becomes a career choice. You could easily spend more
time on it than it is worth. Good luck!
P.S. If I am not mistaken, the data is written from the center of the
disk to the outer edge. If I am mistaken I am sure someone will set me
straight. |
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Brad
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: Compaq Armada 1520DM Notebook CD Rom Drive Problem |
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Hi,
I forgot to mention an important detail. When I insert the CD,
you can hear the CD rom drive activate and the head move
around 4 or 5 times before it stops. The CD does spin some
as this occurs.
Brad
On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:27:28 GMT, bpetria@verizon.net (Brad) wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
I bought a new Compaq Armada 1520DM laptop around 1997. A few years
ago, it started to have difficultly reading a CD rom, or playing an audio CD.
However, once the CD was "accessed", there was no problem "reading" or
"playing" (audio) the CD. Note: I have not used the CD drive very often.
The problem relates to inserting the CD, and getting the initial
information, which I assume is on the outer most track. Sometimes, I have to
insert the CD several times (and wait) before the CD is finally "accessible"
(I hear the "spin up" sound, I know from now on, the CD is accessible).
Other times, it isn't accessible (doesn't "spin up" to full speed).
I had removed the CD rom drive (note: I am a TV service tech) and checked
the head movement freedom to the outer edge and I found no "interference"
or no physical reason the head can't "reach" that position.
Any information about what might cause this problem will be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Brad
Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
be sure there is no active key logger (spyware) in your PC. |
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