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"CD ReWriter Help"

My blooming CD ReWriter died on me ages ago and I haven't really needed it but now I do.

When I turn on my computer and it is loading up, the green light of the CD ReWriter is on and everyone is home. Then, in the final seconds of loading up before it starts loading the Desktop, the CD ReWriter just switches off. It is recognised on my computer but cannot read anything or write anything. It still has power because I can open the CD drive but it wont read/write anything.

Any Suggestions?

My blooming CD ReWriter died on me ages ago and I haven't really needed it but now I do.

When I turn on my computer and it is loading up, the green light of the CD ReWriter is on and everyone is home. Then, in the final seconds of loading up before it starts loading the Desktop, the CD ReWriter just switches off. It is recognised on my computer but cannot read anything or write anything. It still has power because I can open the CD drive but it wont read/write anything.

Any Suggestions?

Update/reinstall the drvier.

I've tried, it didn't work.

Here's what you should do:

1-Open Case
2-Remove IDE Cable
3-Remove 4 Pin Molex Connector
4-Get a screwdriver and remove all screws connecting the CDRW to the chassis
5-Remove CD-RW
6-Take lid off bin
7-Drop CDRW into bin
8-Close Lid

9-Obtain credit card from wallet
10-go to online pc parts seller
11-find new cdrw
12-order
13-await arrival
14-upon arrival, insert CDRW back into Chassis.
15-Follow steps 1-4 in this order: 4,3,2
16-Close Case

Turn PC back on.

WoopWoop wrote:
> Here's what you should do:
>
> 1-Open Case
> 2-Remove IDE Cable
> 3-Remove 4 Pin Molex Connector
> 4-Get a screwdriver and remove all screws connecting the CDRW to the
> chassis
> 5-Remove CD-RW
> 6-Take lid off bin
> 7-Drop CDRW into bin
> 8-Close Lid
>
> 9-Obtain credit card from wallet
> 10-go to online pc parts seller
> 11-find new cdrw
> 12-order
> 13-await arrival
> 14-upon arrival, insert CDRW back into Chassis.
> 15-Follow steps 1-4 in this order: 4,3,2
> 16-Close Case
>
> Turn PC back on.

I need it now...But thanks anyway.

No mate. Here's wat I am saying simply:

"Your CDRW is Screwed"

You need a new one.

Did I mention I build PCs as well as providing tech support and upgrades...

Well.. optical drives are funny. My DVD burner stopped working. Tried software reinstalls, checked the connections, different IDE cables etc the absolute works. And again on another PC. Accidentally put it back into my PC instead of an old CD burner and it works.

Try the connections inside. If you can get it to read a disc but not write, then reinstall the software for it.

Other than that spend the £15 needed to buy a new one off of SR.

Get a DVD writer as a replacement, its a whole new world.

cookie monster wrote:
> Get a DVD writer as a replacement, its a whole new world.

That is true. I couldn't live without mine.