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[–] __nobodynowhere@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

The lasers can also weaken over time leading to issues reading discs. There is a small trim pot that can be adjusted to recalibrate it. You do want to be careful and only make very very small adjustments though.