writer repair hlp req new laser ricoh 7040s scsi

fender62 · Mar 8, 2003

i have a ricoh 7040s scsi writer i reads disks sometimes wont write anymore just get errors so i think the laser is failing i was wondering couldnt i just take out the old laser and put a new on in of the same type is this possible im pretty handy mending things so i was just wondering if its possible or woth it where would i get the parts if possible

zver · Mar 8, 2003

That ricoh is pretty old---4 speed,if i were you i would buy new rom!!!

fender62 · Mar 8, 2003

i know its dated but i just wondered if i could repair it cheap
is i possible its a shame as its flawless i hate waste plus i think what i orignally paid when it first came out

The-poacher · Mar 8, 2003

cheaper to buy a new one

fender62 · Mar 8, 2003

ok i just thought you could pick up a laser like any component
and just replace their doesnt seem to be much to them really looking at it that is it was just an idea thanks for replies though
such a waste !!

zver · Mar 8, 2003

Bud, i short replyed--its cheaper becouse,million things could go wrong---how you know its a laser?????You dont have a clue what`s a wrong---you just think?????You wanna fix it---go to shop---pay the guy and cry after couse you gave money for repairing 7 years old burner----or buy laser and crash it when you find its not working---still!!!!Thats my proffesion(not exactly but close) and i can tell you million things can go wrong---and yes i know how much you`re paid for---i bought 7060 once--great burner as 7040 is---still TRASH IT............................BIN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fender62 · Mar 8, 2003

ok point taken thanks

LTR12101B · Mar 9, 2003

The Ricoh 7040/7060 range is known for lubrication problems - look up "RICOH LUBE JOB" and get loads of hits.
http://www.don.cohoon.net/ricoh/ricoh.html

If the drive is going to be a discard anyway, it might be worth a try!

Not as many GOOD hits as I expected, and would have been nice to find one with pictures.

fender62 · Mar 9, 2003

thanks for advise ill give it a try nothing to lose hope it works
save cash the drive worked good when it did so i dont have a problem with the brand or its speed although there are much better drives out now thanks again

Duracell · Mar 9, 2003

fender62

Is it the drive you just bought second-hand?

Duracell

fender62 · Mar 9, 2003

no i bought it new when it came out ages ago its old well used etc

Duracell · Mar 9, 2003

try like LTR12101B suggest, you have not much to loose;
however sometimes it's time to say goodby;

Duracell

fender62 · Mar 10, 2003

great news i did what LTR12101B said to try and it worked
wow i wonder if its a short term fix and if that fix would work
with other brands its certainly worth a try if your gonna bin it
anyway, and it was easy to do as well thanks for the tip +++++
LTR12101B

The-poacher · Mar 10, 2003

nice one LTR12101B