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    Dell Studio 1537 & Optiarc BC-5600s problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by moth9087, Feb 26, 2009.

  1. moth9087

    moth9087 Newbie

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    Hi Guys

    I have recently purchased a Dell Studio 1537 with the Optiarc BC-5600s Blu-ray/DVD-rewriter drive. I have been experiencing a few problems with the drive:

    The drive stutters for a few seconds while playing DVD movies (roughly every 5-10 minutes)


    Also, The drive doesn't like reading some CDs. When I insert them the drive makes noises which indicate it is trying to read them, but it fails to do so and then after about a minute the whole system crashes

    A Dell technician came yesterday and replaced the drive, but this did not fix the problem.

    Anyone got any ideas??

    Cheers
    Matt
     
    moth9087, Feb 26, 2009
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  2. Mackievlzpro

    Mackievlzpro Notebook Geek

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    I also have a 1537 with the Blu-Ray drive.
    Does the skipping only happen when playing regular DVD movies? What playback software are you using? I actually havn't watched and DVD movies on mine yet, only Blu-Ray :D and havn't had the problem you are describing.
    Is it a specific kind of CD you are trying to play?
    That kinda stinks that you got it replaced and it didn't fix the problem.

    -Andrew
     
    Mackievlzpro, Feb 26, 2009
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