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    Blu Ray Drive and M11X

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Itsnotlikethat, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. Itsnotlikethat

    Itsnotlikethat Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Guys!

    Pc Mongo again!

    So I got a BD Drive for my R2, but can't get it to work?
    It reads DVDs and CDs, but not bly ray? Got the new powerdvd 10 v11 that supports blu ray viewing, but now I am stuck?

    Any suggestions please?
     
    Itsnotlikethat, Oct 11, 2010
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Do the BluRays not show up in windows explorer, or do they merely not play?
     
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    Itsnotlikethat Notebook Consultant

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    Do not show up mate, if you click on D drive it says please insert disk and opens the drive. The disk does not even spin when inserted?

    Do I need additional drivers/firmware?
     
    Itsnotlikethat, Oct 12, 2010
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    mardon Notebook Deity

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    I have an HD-DVD and bluray combo drive. I've had the odd HD-DVD not work. Have you tried a variety of blurays.

    There is something up because even if you didn't have playback software windows should see the disk.
     
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    Itsnotlikethat Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the reply. yeah mate, that is what I thought, that windows should at least see it. Only have one blu ray here at the moment, but will try one more and if it does not work I am sending this baby back.
     
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    Itsnotlikethat Notebook Consultant

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    just wasn't sure if I needed to install drivers or something before the disk can be read.
     
    Itsnotlikethat, Oct 12, 2010
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    I didn't and mine was an internal. I doubt you do for a USB drive one as its all done automatically for you. Perhaps have a look on the manufactures website just too see.
     
    mardon, Oct 12, 2010
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