CD-Rs need MORE POWER from the laser. CD-RWs require
even more than that.  This could also be a sign the player is
"going" or has drifted out of adjust.
          Good luck,   Rick Glazier

----- Original Message -----
> >My CDRom now reads only original CDs but not copies, whereas previously
it
> >used to read all CDs. I've heard that this is because the lens gets
dirty.
> >Is there some way it can be cleaned? If this can be done would someone
> >please give me some dos and don'ts?
> >Thanks.

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