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Old 01-03-2005, 11:34 AM   #1 (permalink)
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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???
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Old 01-03-2005, 03:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Clean it. Heck, just taking it apart and blowing the dust off might do the trick.
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Old 01-03-2005, 04:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 01-03-2005, 04:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 01-04-2005, 09:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 01-06-2005, 11:04 AM   #6 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 01-07-2005, 08:36 PM   #7 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 01-12-2005, 08:52 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Check the manufacturers website for firmware updates. Philips is always good at doing that.
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Old 01-14-2005, 10:27 AM   #9 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 01-16-2005, 04:04 AM   #10 (permalink)
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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!
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