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Is there a way to play DVDs in a CD-ROM drive?

April 26, 2017CD-ROM drive DVDs play

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Is there a way to play DVDs in a CD-ROM drive?

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No. This would be a lot like trying to play a BETA-Max cassette in a VHS player. DVDs use smaller data pits than a CD and require a laser with a smaller bandwidth. For a good explanation of this check out this page at the Crutchfield web site.