HP DVD writer 300c fails reading normal CDs

Koen wrote:

Hi,
The DVD writer (300c) in my HP Pavillion PC (T370) stopped working. It still
reads DVD's but does not recognize normal data CD's nor music CD's. It
started a few weeks ago when it failed burning a CD's.
I found several others on the net having the same problem but no solution.
The PC is only 6 months old and i didnt use it much so i cannot believe it
has gone kaput.
Somebody any ideas?
Regards,
Koen

The idea is: it has gone kaput. Despite their superficial similarities,
DVDs and CDs use different lasers. Apparently, your CD read laser has
died or something else has had a similar effect. With luck, your
warranty will cover it - but that may be more trouble than your own
replacement would be worth.

Mike
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