Re: [Staffslug] Can't access cdrom
On 17/10/06, stuart bell <sailing1(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hello the Experts,
I have now installed PCLinuxOS on my old laptop, the first time i did
it all was fine but i made such a mess of getting the broadcom pcmcia
wifi to work that i ended up doing a reinstall!
Since then i can't access the cdrom. If i put in an audio cd it spins
and is detected by kcd or kaffeine will display a list of tracks so
i'm sure the drive is ok- anyway i just used it for the install.
I get a message about checking permissions or no media inserted.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Stuart.
Yes, it sounds as though Linux has found and set up your drive fine.
Try getting a CD lens cleaner on it. Woolworths sell them for about
£6 or £7 I think. It looks like a CD but underneath it has series of
fine brushes that clean the lens. It may work or it may not. It is a
good investment to make whatever the outcome. If it doesn't work then
the drive may be nearing the end of its days :-(
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