DVD RW drive not opening, no light

[rob619]

Hey people. Joined beacuase laptop dvdrw does not seem to work anymore! Not responding when I press the button, ive opened via pin, put disk in but still nothing! Looked via google for help it says to delete some files via regedit, still dead. If I was to get a new one and install, which one can I get which is cheap? Any other options?....Vaio Model is VGN-CS16G, it is an asian model.

Regards, Niv

[rich912]

Hi rob619,

It would probably cost even more for a new part so it’s your choice

Rich

[rob619]

Rich, theres alot of stuff regarding laptop lid scratches on the net talking about rubbing with diluted dishwasher tablets?! Alot of people said it works the scratches dissapear? Talk about 'DIY', loll!

[rich912]

ROFL the web is full of weird and wonderful solutions to everything.:smileylaugh:

[rob619]

Ill take that as a no no then mr Rich?

[rich912]

You can of course try anything at your own risk but unless it is a gloss finish and the scratches are very thin you will be wasting your time. Plus if I were to attempt this as an ‘all duck or no dinner’ solution I would try a mild liquid cutting compound such as Brasso – first tried on an inconspicuous part of the casing.

Rich

[rob619]

Yeh im give it a shot, hmmm Brasso? What type of Brasso they have a big range?

Regards,

                 Niv

[rich912]

As far as I am aware there is only one Brasso liquid polish

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=Brasso&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=fir...

Rich

[rob619]

I think ill give it a miss and live with the scratches, as this may cause more damage! Seems to be designed more for metal products, thanks anyways.

Regards, Niv