Did someone say Win98?
Seems kind of coincidental that both drives would fail about the same time, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. I think I've had more cdrw/dvdrw drives fail on me than any other single component in the computer. (case fans included). With that, you might want to try giving them both a good dusting. Maybe even a Q-Tip with alcohol on it to clean the laser lense. This isn't a recommended procedure, but since the drives are inoperable, it can't hurt and might fix the problem.
Smoker in the house by any chance? Lots of smog? Dirt? etc........ This could possibly help explain the simultaneous failure of both drives.
Along with Cauzomb's recommendations, I've had good luck with recent LG drives as well.
Last edited by acruxksa; 03-15-2008 at 11:51 PM.
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