cds keep jumping

[johnny_5_bob]

Just recently all my cds skip/jump when I try to play them in the cd drive.
I've cleaned the cds and used a lens cleaner.I've tried playing them using different players(real player,windows media player,vlc).I've tried playing them with no programs running and "googled" for an answer but still no luck.
Any help much appreciated.

[ACtheTROLL]

have you tried a different physical drive?

as they age ... the lense etc do get mucky ... but also the intensity of the laser reduces ...
you can take em apart and tweak (interesting if you are at a loose end!!)
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/india/24 5/index5.htm

but for a �20.00 or so you could buy another (or better a dvd burner).
the only thing that could stop you fitting a DVD is if it's quite an old machine

[johnny_5_bob]

I only have the one drive on the computer (a cd drive).
Thanks for the link,but I think that might be a bit too technical for me.
I might try buying a DVD drive as I presume they will play the cds,but there must be a solution to fix this?
The computer is only a year old.

[ACtheTROLL]

1 isn't old for a pc ... and it's quite young to be sporting a single CD drive.

there are only 2 solutions ... and you've already discounted one of them .... so the only one left is to buy a new drive.

repairs just aren't economic ... if it's out of guarantee
cd/dvd = �20.00 .... repair or fitting will cost �30.00+ - +parts

the only good news id ... yes a dvd player will also play DVDs