CD writer stopped working
- Thread starter debbie
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Duracell,
I have followed your suggestions
- uninstall MM JB > reboot
- uninstall Nero > reboot
- reinstall (Again!) ForceASPI 4.60 > reboot
- download and install latest Nero > reboot
- try again a simulation to burn the image to a blank CDR;
after 13 mins . . . a familiar story . . .
IDE-CD R/RW 8x4x32
SCSI/ATPI command timeout error
IDE-CD R/RW 8x4x32
SCSI/IDE error
IDE-D R/RW 8x4x32
Could not perform endtrack
IDE-CD R/RW 8x4x32
Invalid Write State
IDE-D R/RW 8x4x32
Could not perform endtrack
Simulation failed at 8x (1200 kb/s)
..... I am starting to think I have a hardware problem!
Thanks anyway
I have followed your suggestions
- uninstall MM JB > reboot
- uninstall Nero > reboot
- reinstall (Again!) ForceASPI 4.60 > reboot
- download and install latest Nero > reboot
- try again a simulation to burn the image to a blank CDR;
after 13 mins . . . a familiar story . . .
IDE-CD R/RW 8x4x32
SCSI/ATPI command timeout error
IDE-CD R/RW 8x4x32
SCSI/IDE error
IDE-D R/RW 8x4x32
Could not perform endtrack
IDE-CD R/RW 8x4x32
Invalid Write State
IDE-D R/RW 8x4x32
Could not perform endtrack
Simulation failed at 8x (1200 kb/s)
..... I am starting to think I have a hardware problem!
Thanks anyway
Coaster
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debbie,
If you aware of someone that has another computer you could temporarily install your suspect CD-RW burner/writer in that computer and see what happens.
If you find that your suspect CD-RW burner/writer is in fact broken you can purchase a replacement quite reasonably priced these days. With CD-RW burner/writer on sale and with rebates you could easily find a 48x12x48 for around 20 bucks. OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples, Circuit City, Best Buys and others usually have sales/rebates. Check the Sunday newspaper for the sale flyers. I would suggest you get one of the re-bagged Lite-On CD-RW burner/writer that the for mentioned retailers usually have on sale.
Regards,
Coaster
If you aware of someone that has another computer you could temporarily install your suspect CD-RW burner/writer in that computer and see what happens.
If you find that your suspect CD-RW burner/writer is in fact broken you can purchase a replacement quite reasonably priced these days. With CD-RW burner/writer on sale and with rebates you could easily find a 48x12x48 for around 20 bucks. OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples, Circuit City, Best Buys and others usually have sales/rebates. Check the Sunday newspaper for the sale flyers. I would suggest you get one of the re-bagged Lite-On CD-RW burner/writer that the for mentioned retailers usually have on sale.
Regards,
Coaster
I have tried running a CD LENS cleaner, and this worked fine on my LG DVD drive, but I was getting no response from my CDRW drive.
I then tried to play an audio CD in my CDRW, and that failed.
Does this change the picture at all? Could this still be a driver problem, or do these extra symptoms suggest a more fundamental error?
Thanks again folks!
I then tried to play an audio CD in my CDRW, and that failed.
Does this change the picture at all? Could this still be a driver problem, or do these extra symptoms suggest a more fundamental error?
Thanks again folks!
Coaster
1
debbie,
I would seriously consider purchasing a new CD-RW from OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples, Circuit City, Best Buys or one of these types of retailers. These types of retailers have liberal return policies. They usually allow you to return your purchase within 30 days. You could purchase a CD-RW and install and see what happens. If it corrects your problem then you know that your “suspect CD-RW” is in fact broken. If not you can return it and receive a refund. This option is something to consider. If you chose this option I would consider getting one of the re-bagged Lite-On CD-RW.
Regards,
Coaster
I would seriously consider purchasing a new CD-RW from OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples, Circuit City, Best Buys or one of these types of retailers. These types of retailers have liberal return policies. They usually allow you to return your purchase within 30 days. You could purchase a CD-RW and install and see what happens. If it corrects your problem then you know that your “suspect CD-RW” is in fact broken. If not you can return it and receive a refund. This option is something to consider. If you chose this option I would consider getting one of the re-bagged Lite-On CD-RW.
Regards,
Coaster
Duracell
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first uninstall your old drive in the device manager:
Start > Settings > Controll Panel > System > Devices > CD-ROM > your old drive > uninstall;
then shut down windows, choose not a restart;
plug out your PC, ground yourself, change the drive physical; pay attention to config the drive in the same configuration (Master or Slave via jumper);
during first boot after that Windows detects the new drive automatically; no extra drivers are needed; now restart Windows; so all it's done;
Happy CD writing!
Greetings from
Duracell
Start > Settings > Controll Panel > System > Devices > CD-ROM > your old drive > uninstall;
then shut down windows, choose not a restart;
plug out your PC, ground yourself, change the drive physical; pay attention to config the drive in the same configuration (Master or Slave via jumper);
during first boot after that Windows detects the new drive automatically; no extra drivers are needed; now restart Windows; so all it's done;
Happy CD writing!
Greetings from
Duracell
I wonder if she ever got to burning again...
Kinda unrelated, but a valid story/point...the inlaws had a PC that had never been opened. They asked about cleaning it out and doing a system cleanup as part of the "to do during Christmas break" list.
I explained to them how to remove the case panels and blow out the dust using a can of air. Also to be extra careful not to touch any of the parts or anything, just the air...
All was fine (I thought) until the next day, they too could not burn with their burner. After some investigation, it was determined that the "ribbon thing" was in the way to blow out the memory/CPU area so they moved it, "just pushed it out of the way"...come to find out when the ribbon was moved, it dislodged itself ever so slightly from the motherboard IDE connection, just enough to cause burning failures.
I always recheck all ribbons and cables...I realize this isnt the case with debbie, but her problem reminded me of this situation.
I also agree with Coaster, with some of the rebates out now...the drives are nearing the point of being a disposable commodity.
Kinda unrelated, but a valid story/point...the inlaws had a PC that had never been opened. They asked about cleaning it out and doing a system cleanup as part of the "to do during Christmas break" list.
I explained to them how to remove the case panels and blow out the dust using a can of air. Also to be extra careful not to touch any of the parts or anything, just the air...
All was fine (I thought) until the next day, they too could not burn with their burner. After some investigation, it was determined that the "ribbon thing" was in the way to blow out the memory/CPU area so they moved it, "just pushed it out of the way"...come to find out when the ribbon was moved, it dislodged itself ever so slightly from the motherboard IDE connection, just enough to cause burning failures.
I always recheck all ribbons and cables...I realize this isnt the case with debbie, but her problem reminded me of this situation.
I also agree with Coaster, with some of the rebates out now...the drives are nearing the point of being a disposable commodity.