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Thanks. Good suggestions. Funny it should affect the writing head but not
the reading head.
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> > Is there a way to test a CD burner? My CD drive reads well but will not
> > write and I do not know if it is a configuration problem or if the drive
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> I've had about three burners do this.
> I guess it's from the nicotine from all the cigarettes I smoke.
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> I initially try a CD for cleaning the lens, or if that doesn't help I open
> the drive and use a cotton swab with a little rubbing alcohol.
> This usually only helps for a short while, I guess once the drive reaches
> that point is pretty much done.
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> Like your drive, mine are still able to read CD's just fine.
> I have also had some luck at burning at a slower speed when the drives get
> flaky.
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> I now consider burners to be pretty much disposable, and just buy a new
one
> every year because I burn a lot of CD's.
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