help: dvd and dvd-r won't play properly

Any dvd (i.e. both burned and orginals) that I put into my dvd-rw player freezes after 10 to 15 minutes. The player sounds like it's trying to process something, so it keeps making this subtle clicking sound. I can't seem to play the DVDs after that unless i take out the dvd and push it back in. The odd thing is that any CD and CD-R/RW plays properly. I can't even burn my dvd's properly.

DVD-RW model: Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-R6012 (it's for my Fujitsu N-series notebook)

I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver, yet it failed to solve the problem. A solution to this problem will be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Lance

 

How old is the drive?
Your description (subtle clicking noise)sounds like the laser.

Cheers
activ8

 

the drive is a little over 2 years old. Is there any way to fix a laser problem?

 

Hi,
I'm not to sure, it's not that old and it could be a different problem.
I suppose you've only really got two choices available, either get someone to look at it who's in the know or buy a new drive.
I would just buy a new drive myself.

Sorry i could'nt be of more help to you
Good luck!