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DVD RW Broken

  • 26-02-2006 8:09pm
    #1
    chump
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,807 ✭✭✭


    NEC Dvd rw ND-3530A

    This is a drive that came with a dell 9100.
    I had the same model with a self-build pc before and never any problems.

    This drive has worked flawlessly for me since I got the pc.
    Got a new batch of blanks there the other day and went to write.
    It no longer reads anything or writes anything. This is with all cd/dvd types. It can no longer read or write anything.

    When you insert a dvd it attempts to read (the little light flickers etcc.) and even when you open/close the tray with nothing in it, it does the same...

    I'm guessing this is a physical problem, and I would not put it past someone with access to this pc to have fukked it up.

    I've uninstalled it from Device Manager (win xp) and it auto-reinstalls on boot-up. The device is working properly as is said.

    Any possible remedies? Ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    greglo23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭greglo23


    you could try flashing the firmware from here !!!http://tdb.rpc1.org/#ND3530A


  • #3
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    your lens is probably borked, but no harm in trying a lens cleaner disc if you can get one.


  • #4
    chump
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,807 ✭✭✭chump


    Well looks like it was borked as expected...
    Emailed Dell support,
    They got me to run a diagnostics on boot,

    Read Test & Seek Test could not be completed as couldn't read/find the cd in the drive (tried a few).
    Build In Self Test replied with MSG: Optical Drive BIST - Spindle Test Failed

    And so today they sent me a reply with
    Your DVD/RW drive needs to be replaced. Can you please confirm an address where you would like this to be delivered to.

    Not bad support really...


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