I'm not a professional (yet) but usually an "I/O device error" will occur after you've installed new hardware like a new hard drive or just a webcam. If you've installed something new, is it possible to try uninstalling it and trying again? Make sure you can reinstall it before you do of course. Perhaps that will help.
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DVD does not play at all I keep getting error message " I/O device error" will a decoder solve this or I will have to purchase a piece of hardware how will I know?? please help...