just a small question

[kevinf]

can anybody give me any advice to keep my dvd-rom and my cd-rw working because i don't want to buy another one

[Kov-Ice]

Dunno if there are really any life-extending tricks out there... Don't put any pizza on their trays? :)

[kevinf]

i know it cant last forever but i just don't want it to break in like the first 3 months or something.

[Kov-Ice]

I think your best bet is to always research and buy quality names for your hardware. Even then, stuff happens. At least you've reduced your chance of it happening too soon.

[bailey]

best advice would be to never:
1. put 2 cd's in at the same time
2. never put anything but the proper cd in it.
3. no not use the open tray as a coffee holder
4. force the tray open or close
5. let it build up dust or dirt.

[TwoRails]

Also, don't leave a CD in constantly. This will save a little wear-n-tear on boot up, searches, and the like.

[Karnevil9]

Keep it free of dust. Blow out accumulated dust with cannned air.