How long do DVD discs last?
The relative stability of optical disc formats
| Optical disc formats | Average longevity |
|---|---|
| DVD-R (silver alloy metal layer) | 10 to 20 years |
| DVD and BD (read-only, such as a DVD or Blu-ray movie) | 10 to 20 years |
| BD-R (dye or non-dye, single layer or dual layer) | 5 to 10 years |
| DVD-RW (erasable DVD) | 5 to 10 years |
Why does my DVD player not play the inserted disc?
The DVD player cannot read or play the inserted disc. If a DVD player cannot read or play the inserted disc, there may be a problem with the disc or the player may not be recognizing the DVD disc. Follow these steps to troubleshoot this issue:
Why does my Samsung DVD player stop reading?
My Samsung DVD player makes loud noises while playing certain discs bit runs smoothly with others. It also freezes in the middle of playing certain discs but plays others all the way through with no problem. It has recently completely stopped reading and playing certain discs that were playing fine before.
Why does my DVD drive spin but not read?
Before blowing air, I also inserted a disc a few times into the drive without the metal cover on it, with it connected via external USB – SATA connector; without the cover on I had to help guide the disc on to the central disc spinner/retainer (sorry, don’t know the technical term).
Why does my DVD player keep skipping and freezing?
🙂 When a DVD plays freezing or skipping, it could be a result of DVD player and DVD disc incompatibility. They may be manufactured for different geographical regions. For example, the DVD player may be produced to play discs encoded with region code 1 while your DVD disc carries region code 2.
The DVD player cannot read or play the inserted disc. If a DVD player cannot read or play the inserted disc, there may be a problem with the disc or the player may not be recognizing the DVD disc. Follow these steps to troubleshoot this issue:
How to stop DVD player from opening when?
Or want to stop play the dvd when you insert it? Than justgo to System Preferences>CDs & DVDs and choose what you want to do when you insert a DVD into your computer. MoreLess Jan 27, 2013 2:17 PM
What to do when no disc, disc error or insert disc appears?
When the message NO DISC, DISC ERROR, or INSERT DISC appears on the display on the DVD player, check the following: Make sure there is a disc in the player. Make sure the disc is inserted correctly with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. Make sure the disc being used is supported by the player.
Dividing freezing and skipping is a common problem. Since DVD is coded in a spiral wave that initiates at the center of the disc and moves out to the outer edge, skipping and freezing is as a result of changes in the path of the DVD drive’s laser. Such changes are usually caused by: 1. Gently wipe the disc with a damp cloth.