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heather99 · 01-03-2005, 11:34 AM

I doesn't even recognise dvds that it has happily played before. I've tried switching it off and on with the dvd inside plus unplugging it and putting the plug back in with the dvd in. It says EEPROM ERASED when I do this. I havn't tried cleaning it yet but have been told I may as well just buy a new one as they are so cheap.

Does anyone out there know what I should do???

El Kaz · 01-03-2005, 03:59 PM

Clean it. Heck, just taking it apart and blowing the dust off might do the trick.

DewMan · 01-03-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by heather99

I doesn't even recognise dvds that it has happily played before. I've tried switching it off and on with the dvd inside plus unplugging it and putting the plug back in with the dvd in. It says EEPROM ERASED when I do this. I havn't tried cleaning it yet but have been told I may as well just buy a new one as they are so cheap.

Does anyone out there know what I should do???

Try a can of air spray. If that doesn't work, just buy a new one.

A major problem with DVD players is that the lasers can get weak/unfocused.

cyrnel · 01-03-2005, 04:48 PM

What kind of drive? (brand/model)

The EEPROM erased message should be a clue. Many players are upgradable by burning a CD with an update file. At "boot", they look for the file and, if present, update their "BIOS". Sounds like yours started the process for some reason and lost its mind. Check with the manufacturer's web site for updates. If they have one you can probably go through the normal update process and bring it back to life.

Dibbler · 01-04-2005, 09:42 PM

I'm assuming this is a dvd player for your tv and not your computer. If it's an RCA or a Phillips then you might as well throw it away and buy a new one. These brands have some really bad drives and lasers in them. I've heard of lots of trouble with them. RCA's tend to last only a couple years under normal use in my experience.

dman2 · 01-06-2005, 11:04 AM

Buy a new one. They are so cheap now. You can get a progressive scan dvd player for less than $100. If you have had this one for a while, you will get a lot better quality one now. The technology is getting better, the machines smaller, and prices are dropping almost weekly.

kazoo · 01-07-2005, 08:36 PM

Really cheap. I finally bought one this week, and got a Sony 5 disc changer on an after Christmas sale for $110. Best Buy and Circuit City both had some display markdowns/repair/return units as well as some unknown brands for under $50.

Crisis · 01-12-2005, 08:52 PM

Check the manufacturers website for firmware updates. Philips is always good at doing that.

sashime76 · 01-14-2005, 10:27 AM

I'd open the case up and check the cables and if any IC chip is lifted. Make sure you unplug it first. Get the brand/model/version from the back/bottom of the player and do a web search. You just may find the firmware for it, you may also find firmware flashing instruction. If it's a cheap player, just replace it to save all the hassle.

thiggins13 · 01-16-2005, 04:04 AM

Some players will only work with R+ or R- or RW's. In addition, some players have their limitations - like most Phillips make you have a DVD that exceeds 4.0GB or it will not play it. There are a number of sites out there that provide all the pros and cons of the players on the market. They allow you to put in your player information and come back with the constraints. Happy hunting!

01-03-2005, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
heather99 Upright Location: Burton-on-Trent, England	My dvd thinks every disc in invalid... I doesn't even recognise dvds that it has happily played before. I've tried switching it off and on with the dvd inside plus unplugging it and putting the plug back in with the dvd in. It says EEPROM ERASED when I do this. I havn't tried cleaning it yet but have been told I may as well just buy a new one as they are so cheap. Does anyone out there know what I should do???

01-06-2005, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
dman2 Insane Location: Georgia	Buy a new one. They are so cheap now. You can get a progressive scan dvd player for less than $100. If you have had this one for a while, you will get a lot better quality one now. The technology is getting better, the machines smaller, and prices are dropping almost weekly. __________________ I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing. ~Marsha Doble

01-07-2005, 08:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
kazoo Psycho Location: Where the night things are	Really cheap. I finally bought one this week, and got a Sony 5 disc changer on an after Christmas sale for $110. Best Buy and Circuit City both had some display markdowns/repair/return units as well as some unknown brands for under $50. __________________ There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity -Big Daddy

01-03-2005, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
El Kaz Crazy Location: Canada	Clean it. Heck, just taking it apart and blowing the dust off might do the trick.

01-03-2005, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
cyrnel Adequate Location: In my angry-dome.	What kind of drive? (brand/model) The EEPROM erased message should be a clue. Many players are upgradable by burning a CD with an update file. At "boot", they look for the file and, if present, update their "BIOS". Sounds like yours started the process for some reason and lost its mind. Check with the manufacturer's web site for updates. If they have one you can probably go through the normal update process and bring it back to life.

01-04-2005, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dibbler Psycho Location: Initech, Iowa	I'm assuming this is a dvd player for your tv and not your computer. If it's an RCA or a Phillips then you might as well throw it away and buy a new one. These brands have some really bad drives and lasers in them. I've heard of lots of trouble with them. RCA's tend to last only a couple years under normal use in my experience.

01-12-2005, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crisis Tilted	Check the manufacturers website for firmware updates. Philips is always good at doing that.

01-14-2005, 10:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	I'd open the case up and check the cables and if any IC chip is lifted. Make sure you unplug it first. Get the brand/model/version from the back/bottom of the player and do a web search. You just may find the firmware for it, you may also find firmware flashing instruction. If it's a cheap player, just replace it to save all the hassle.

01-16-2005, 04:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
thiggins13 Upright	Some players will only work with R+ or R- or RW's. In addition, some players have their limitations - like most Phillips make you have a DVD that exceeds 4.0GB or it will not play it. There are a number of sites out there that provide all the pros and cons of the players on the market. They allow you to put in your player information and come back with the constraints. Happy hunting!