On Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:59:58 +0100, <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> For $ 80 I do a little digging first.
>
> On Jan 27, 10:22 am, "Stefan Z Camilleri" <szc...@szc001.com> wrote:
>> On Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:03:51 +0100, <diese...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > My Hitachi/GL multi purpose optical drive (GL GCC 4240N) does not read
>> > or write CD-ROM disks.
>> > DVD and Audio disks work OK.
>> > Installed in fixed bay on DELL Inspiron 8100, O/S is WIN XP Home.
>> > DVD-ROM drive in same location works perfect.Considering the
>> ridiculously cheap price of these devices, I'd throw it in
>> a bin and buy a new one... cheaper than fixing it.
>>
>> --
>> - Stefan Z Camilleri
>> -www.szc001.com
>
Wow, they sure are costly there!! Here in Malta a double layer dvd-rw is
around $37... sorry for assuming they were the same price there!
In which case... to fix your drive I would do the following:
1- try running several head cleans... although i guess you've done that
2- try and see if there are any new drivers specific to your model
3- worst case, try updating the firmware
as a last resort before declaring it really a goner, i'd see if i can hook
it up to some other pc and check if it works there.
Also, if you live in an EU country and your drive is < 2 years old, there
is some law that forces all suppliers to give you a 2 year guarantee on
any products.
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- Stefan Z Camilleri
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www.szc001.com
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