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MY Sony DRU-510A DVD±RW Writer has stopped working/help
hi guys
i have had my Sony DRU-510A DVD±RW Writer for only 10 days and looks like it has packed in already. Im dont know what happened to it but i was using Instand copy at the time and it popped up a error message when it started writing.
The light on writer kept on flashing, so i rebooted my computer, manualing opened the tray using a pin to get my blank dvd out.
My computer doeasnt recognises it, it flashes a few times when the computer boots up and thats all! I have tried reinstalling it , but no success.
Would like to hear from expert members of whats likely to be the fault, before i take it back on Monday. I think i will be asking for a replaced straight away, I hope i am entitled to do that!!
Dave
Last edited by dave25; 14-06-2003 at 23:03.
Of course you are entitled to do that with no cost... but first check if your BIOS sees the device at bootup.
The revolution cannot be a lever, or an essay, or tablaeu, or embroidery. It cannot proceed mellowly, piece-by-piece, gently, devoutly, simply and humbly.
Mao Zedong
hi scarecrow
im not to technical on bios =you know how would i do that
Check the reports (white letters on the black screen) when your computer restarts... you should be able to see the Sony reported as hooked "somewhere".
The revolution cannot be a lever, or an essay, or tablaeu, or embroidery. It cannot proceed mellowly, piece-by-piece, gently, devoutly, simply and humbly.
Mao Zedong
i usually see windows xp logo and that all
You should be able to see the bios messages before the XP logo- unless your mainboard has some sort of silent/fast bootup mode activated. Anyway, put your XP CD into the Sony and reboot... if the Windows installation routine starts or you get a message like "hit any key to boot from CD" then the drive is alive.
You may also like to press the "del" or "F2" button during reboot (depending on your mainboard type) to enter the bios settings, and set your computer to boot from CD-ROm first and then from harddisk. It's easy for everyone, just consult your mainboard manual.
Last edited by scarecrow; 14-06-2003 at 23:57.
The revolution cannot be a lever, or an essay, or tablaeu, or embroidery. It cannot proceed mellowly, piece-by-piece, gently, devoutly, simply and humbly.
Mao Zedong
the drive doeasnt open mate so i cant really insert the windows xp cd
If you are not familiar with things like opening your box then, I'd suggest to return the drive for replacement- even if it's in fact healthy.
The revolution cannot be a lever, or an essay, or tablaeu, or embroidery. It cannot proceed mellowly, piece-by-piece, gently, devoutly, simply and humbly.
Mao Zedong
I returned my Sony writer back today to CCL Computers Bradford. They were very helpful, was asked whether I want a replaced or refund straight away. They didnt have any sony writers in stock, so as i couldnt wait I opted for a OEM version of the pioneer 105 which was £150 cheaper than the sony one. I know it doeasnt do +dvd's but i think I can live with that, and because it was a lot cheaper I can always opt for a new one a year or so later. i hope this one last for than 10 days!!
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