HL-DT-ST DVDRRW GWA-4164B

Discussion in 'DVD / Blu-ray drives' started by 1234aaron, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. 1234aaron

    1234aaron Regular member

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    I looked it up on google, cuz i have that drive and it would barly read cd's and never ever burn dvd's or read dvd's. people thought it was firmware, or drivers... nope, i opened mine up. im not sure, the laser lens have either melted, or shatered extremly finly. the whole lens is a MASSIVE blur!

    well there you have it! thats why this drive will break on you!

    but... it looks like its jsut the lens... can i ... ... fix it...?

    where can i get some new lens for the dvd burner...?

    thanks!!
    arnt they ment to be made out of glass? this one was pure plastic!

    ok i got another problem. i need to find firmware version 1.0 or 1.1, not 1.5. can someone help me plz!! ^^
     
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  2. ChrisC586

    ChrisC586 Regular member

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    Easier and cheaper to go to Newegg and buy a new burner for $25.00 Lite On Nec etc.
     

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