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The laser in the drive is the device that actually reads or writes data from and to the CD/CDRW/CDR.

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What drive uses laser beams to read data?

A CD ROM or DVD drive


How does a CD-ROM work?

CD-ROM works on the principle of the LASER and it is a major application of the LASER


what are the functions of cd rom?

The main functions of a CD-ROM drive involve reading data on a compact disk and writing data on the same. This drive also makes it possible to boot a computer from a cd with a bootable installation.


How do you fix a CD ROM that will write to a CD-R but won't read any kind of Cd?

I would just replace the drive. Inside your drive there are two lasers. A write laser and a read laser. Your read laser has probably burned out so getting a whole new drive should do the trick. You can get a standard 52x/52x (read/write) CD-ROM/R/RW for about $35.


What are the functions of CD-ROM?

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Which storage media uses laser technology to store data?

optical disls


WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF CD?

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Could you use your CD rom as a DVD rom?

A CD ROM drive cannot read a DVD. So it is not possible to use a CD ROM as a DVD ROM. A DVD ROM drive can work with a CD though.


What is the difference between a CD-ROM and a CD-ROM drive?

The same as the difference between a phonograph record and a phonograph. The CD-ROM is where the data is stored. the purpose of the CD-ROM drive is to read it.


WHAT is faster CD rom or a CD-rom drive?

boeth. it depends on your computer.


What is a disk drive only playing CD's?

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CD ROM latest available in the market?

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