Problems with cd graphics

[ddouglass]

Your laptop most likely doesn't have enough power to supply the mini drive correctly which is causing the transfer speed to slow down.
Try copying several song files (say 50 - 100) to a folder on the internal drive. Then rebuild your database using that folder instead of the external drive folder. Then run a test show with it.
If you don't have any problems then it has to be the mini drive. Replace it with one that has its own power supply.
If the problem is still there try then it is something that has changed in the laptop itself.