How do I download older version firmware for TDK CD Player

[PeterM]

I purchased a TDK 88N DVD player and installed into my PC everything worked
great. Then I got this stupid idea about updating the firmware from 1.34 to
1.36 and my computer would not boot, not even into safe mode. I took the DVD
out and all was fine. I wrote TDK and the gave me a link where I can
download the older version . How do I install it, if I can't get the
computer to boot with the DVD installed???? Can I install the DVD cable and
power cord while the computer is on? Any help for this grandpa is
appreciated.......Opa Peter

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Peter,

I strongly suspect the drive is toast - did you follow recommendations to do
this in safe mode and disable DMA before flashing? If you boot with the
drive connected, is it seen correctly in the BIOS?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[PeterM]

Hello Rick......I had the guts to try the install again, just hook up the
wires I mean and reboot. It worked again, I can't figure it out. I tried 5
or 6 times before, and it didn't work. I did update some stuff from MS
Update, and maybe it had something to do with it. I appreciate your reply
anyway. It scared me a little, because I didn't do the update in Safe mode,
and I didn't disable the DMA either. Next time I will be more
careful..............Peter