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ksgoh
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:31 pm Post subject:
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i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i first
install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup some
files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to read
and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
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Cathy De Viney
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:57 pm Post subject:
Re: DVD Burner turns to CD Burner! |
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I have been through 3 Lite-On CD-RW/DVD drives under warranty with my
computer. After a few months they just couldn't read DVDs, although the
CD-RW part still worked.
I gave up on Lite-On and bought the LG 4167 from www.newegg.com and am very
happy.
"ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote in message news:436735df_1@news.tm.net.my...
| Quote: | i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i
first install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup some
files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to
read and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
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Large Farva
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:37 am Post subject:
Re: DVD Burner turns to CD Burner! |
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Time to replace it with a Pioneer.
"ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote in message news:436735df_1@news.tm.net.my...
| Quote: | i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i
first install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup some
files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to
read and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
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nolsar
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:43 am Post subject:
Re: DVD Burner turns to CD Burner! |
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Try updating the firmware, or clean the laser.
"ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote in message news:436735df_1@news.tm.net.my...
| Quote: | i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i
first install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup some
files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to
read and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
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ksgoh
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:00 pm Post subject:
Re: DVD Burner turns to CD Burner! |
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thanks for replying...
looks like we hit with the same problem...anyway.. do u manage to solve it ?
i really can't wait... what i did is, i actually bought a LG DVD RW
instead...
and i told everyone i know never deal wih LiteOb Anymore...
really sucks ..
"Cathy De Viney" <ccdeviney@NOSPAM.cox.net> wrote in message
news:Z%N9f.13079$gj1.6928@fed1read05...
| Quote: | I have been through 3 Lite-On CD-RW/DVD drives under warranty with my
computer. After a few months they just couldn't read DVDs, although the
CD-RW part still worked.
I gave up on Lite-On and bought the LG 4167 from www.newegg.com and am
very happy.
"ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote in message
news:436735df_1@news.tm.net.my...
i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i
first install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup
some files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to
read and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
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Serial # 19781010
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:14 pm Post subject:
Re: DVD Burner turns to CD Burner! |
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On Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:31:12 +0800, "ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
| Quote: | i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i first
install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup some
files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to read
and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
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Try this as a test:
If using XP anyway.
When you first boot up windows go to file explorer.
See if it lists the drive as RW.
then...
Put in a good recorded DVD and see if Explorer changes the listing
from DVD-RW to CD-Rom or CD-RW. If so, you know the DVD laser has
gone south on you. This is because the laser unit is actually two
independent devices and one can fail while the other will continue to
be usable.
Windows can only read the firmware listing and really dosen't know the
DVD part has failed until you try to use it.
Give it a try and let me know. |
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Cathy De Viney
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:40 am Post subject:
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The Lite_on was being replaced repeatedly, under warranty...after the 3rd
unit went bad...I just bought the newer,faster, LG 4167 from Newegg...only
$44 as I recall, and it works great.
No more Lite-On products for me!
As another poster replied, the DVD laser was going out on the Lite-On, but
the CD part was fine.
"ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote in message news:4368b882_2@news.tm.net.my...
| Quote: | thanks for replying...
looks like we hit with the same problem...anyway.. do u manage to solve it
?
i really can't wait... what i did is, i actually bought a LG DVD RW
instead...
and i told everyone i know never deal wih LiteOb Anymore...
really sucks ..
"Cathy De Viney" <ccdeviney@NOSPAM.cox.net> wrote in message
news:Z%N9f.13079$gj1.6928@fed1read05...
I have been through 3 Lite-On CD-RW/DVD drives under warranty with my
computer. After a few months they just couldn't read DVDs, although the
CD-RW part still worked.
I gave up on Lite-On and bought the LG 4167 from www.newegg.com and am
very happy.
"ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote in message
news:436735df_1@news.tm.net.my...
i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i
first install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup
some files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to
read and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
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ksgoh
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:33 pm Post subject:
Re: DVD Burner turns to CD Burner! |
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where should i see the listing change from DVD to CD ???
what i notice the burner can read CD, Write CDR, CDRW all without problem..
but it CANNOT even READ DVD disc..
"Serial # 19781010" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:r8shm1ljsi9j4mod1hvu03820kjqapjitb@4ax.com...
| Quote: | On Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:31:12 +0800, "ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i
first
install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup some
files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to
read
and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
Try this as a test:
If using XP anyway.
When you first boot up windows go to file explorer.
See if it lists the drive as RW.
then...
Put in a good recorded DVD and see if Explorer changes the listing
from DVD-RW to CD-Rom or CD-RW. If so, you know the DVD laser has
gone south on you. This is because the laser unit is actually two
independent devices and one can fail while the other will continue to
be usable.
Windows can only read the firmware listing and really dosen't know the
DVD part has failed until you try to use it.
Give it a try and let me know.
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Cathy De Viney
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:40 am Post subject:
Re: DVD Burner turns to CD Burner! |
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He told you to use file explorer (Windows Explorer).
Your DVD laser is dead ... buy a new drive.
"ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote in message news:436f65b8_2@news.tm.net.my...
| Quote: | where should i see the listing change from DVD to CD ???
what i notice the burner can read CD, Write CDR, CDRW all without
problem..
but it CANNOT even READ DVD disc..
"Serial # 19781010" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:r8shm1ljsi9j4mod1hvu03820kjqapjitb@4ax.com...
On Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:31:12 +0800, "ksgoh" <ksgoh@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
i am using liteon dvd writer LDW-401S...it was working preferly when i
first
install, and i've done around 10-20 DVD burning without problem,
i didn't use it for a long time... but recently, when i try to backup
some
files...
i notice it can't read or write any DVD Disc... but i does allows me to
read
and write CDR..
any idea ?
that's what surprises me...
any idea on how to resolve this ?
Try this as a test:
If using XP anyway.
When you first boot up windows go to file explorer.
See if it lists the drive as RW.
then...
Put in a good recorded DVD and see if Explorer changes the listing
from DVD-RW to CD-Rom or CD-RW. If so, you know the DVD laser has
gone south on you. This is because the laser unit is actually two
independent devices and one can fail while the other will continue to
be usable.
Windows can only read the firmware listing and really dosen't know the
DVD part has failed until you try to use it.
Give it a try and let me know.
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