fix my cd burner

[king_scott_2]

plz help me find a way to fix my cd burner.

When i put in a cd WR it reads it fine ready to burn. When i put in a dvd it reads fine (can read dvd's) but when i put in a normal cd w it speeds up, then slows down, then speeds up, then slows down, then speeds up, then slows down, then flashes a light and the status nays not ready. In my devices it has 1 unknowen device. I try to delete it and it comes back up

things i have tried:

re-installing all the software (also deleting the hardware configs for it)

re-formating my computer (with system disk. this may get all the configs for cd rom devices loaded back on there anyway)

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now i have resorted to asking you plz help me.


note: it worked at one stage

[BodwadUK]

If its the same CD Then Its Just Dirty

Failing that just hit it with a hammer!!!!!!

[beasty1711]

i had same prob with my aopen 48x12x50 i updated the firmware on the drive and all was well

are they cheap disks that you are using? maybe try a branded disk

[venerable bede]

Try the following:

1)Forcing a slice of processed cheese in the drawer
2)Slam it shut
3)Submerge in Water just in case it overheats
4)Remove from water and dry in an oven, gas mark 7 for 15 mins

The results I am sure will impress.

[beasty1711]

sounds like the b@stard operator from hell thingy on the register

[BodwadUK]

Try the following:

1)Forcing a slice of processed cheese in the drawer
2)Slam it shut
3)Submerge in Water just in case it overheats
4)Remove from water and dry in an oven, gas mark 7 for 15 mins

The results I am sure will impress.

If It Doesnt Work Then At Least It Might Taste Nice

[king_scott_2]

Originally posted by beasty1711
i had same prob with my aopen 48x12x50 i updated the firmware on the drive and all was well

are they cheap disks that you are using? maybe try a branded disk

what is firmware?

p.s is you can find the web page to get it for me i would be gratefull. It is a Ricoh MP9120A

p.s I have tried using heaps of different bracds of CD's.

p.p.s I don't think cheese in the CD - Burner would do any good although maby it would do it good to have a BITE of RAM lol

[king_scott_2]

ok updated firewire thing and problem still excisits.

I have put in 3 cds 30 times into the drive and i have only got it ready to burn 3 times

i have looked at the message bords for this thing and people say it only lives for a year with burning about 500 cd's. BUT I HAVE ONLY BURNT 4 CDS

i am really getting peed of at this drive and are just about ready to hit it with one of my dads hammeres like one of you suggestered. PLEASE HELP ME....... PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ

[Ben Powell]

Dear King,
Is it still under warranty?? If it is, call the manufacturer and see if they will swap it out.

Try subbing in a known good CD or Hard Drive. If another unit works, there is a good chance that the CDRW is at fault.

I have repaired a floppy, but that was years ago, was damn difficult, and I do not recommend trying it!!! Unless you have the proper tools & documentation, it is impossible.

Does this problem occur only when writing, or will it read a CD?

Once in a while a bad disk comes thru. Try a disk from another package.

It may pay to check the bios settings. Make sure that they have not been corrupted.

I understand your frustration. My computer is on its 3rd CDRW in a year +1/2!!

[BodwadUK]

Is it still under warranty?? If it is, call the manufacturer and see if they will swap it out.

I Think If This Is The Case Then You Need To DEMAND A Replacement Indicating You Have Tried Everything You Know To Fix It.

[beasty1711]

what make / model is it?
what software are you trying to burn with?

[king_scott_2]

it is a Ricoh MP9120A.

I have looked at the boards and the same thing happens to some of the others. It was under waranty but now i have left it to late. This thing cost me almost $400 (australian)

well thanks for your help.

[king_scott_2]

p.s

it will still read just not write.

what happens: you put the blank cd in (any brand cheap or good still the same) it speeds up then slows down. Then after about doing this 3 times it startes flashing a light at me. The drive status changes form getting ready to not ready (not ready being the state it is in when there is no cd in the drive)

out of luck 1 time in about 20 it will get ready (the light will stay on) then say 700 MG blank data disk.

this is really got me pissed of sorry for the confussion i have caused you

[BodwadUK]

HAVE YOU TRIED A LENS CLEANER?????


TRY PUTTING IT IN IGNORE WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT IT NOT BEING READY AND TRY BURNING ANYWAY


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GOOD LUCK