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Inexperienced in computer hardware needs help
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krisica
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2. March 2006 @ 04:22 |
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Sorry to all the experienced people out there but I have gone over these threads for 2 days and still cant't find the answer to my problems.
OK, here goes, I have installed a DVD Burner and it works great except now my DVD Player is not recognised.
I have a A: drive, a C: drive, (all normal so far), a E: drive, which it my cd burner), and my D: drive, which is now my DVD burner, but used to be my DVD Player.
Whenever I insert a disk into my DVD Player it is not recognised.
I did not unplug anything from this when I put my DVD burner in. Please help, if not, please direct me to where to answers are because I really can't find them. I promise I have tried.
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2. March 2006 @ 04:56 |
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krisica
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2. March 2006 @ 13:04 |
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sorry, but yes I already have power dvd.
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2. March 2006 @ 14:03 |
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Did you set the jumper on the burner to 'Slave' as
opposed to it bieng the 'Master' by factory default?
Edited by DDP. (j/k)
Possunt Quia Posse Videntur. This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 2. March 2006 @ 16:03
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ddp
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2. March 2006 @ 15:17 |
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Jizmak, don't you mean slave not master??
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2. March 2006 @ 16:00 |
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Yeah ddp.  But you know what I mean.
(I just hope the Author does.)
On a side note:
I thought slavery was abolished? (j/k)
Possunt Quia Posse Videntur.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 2. March 2006 @ 16:01
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2. March 2006 @ 16:04 |
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Install CD Burner, Installing a CD Writer or DVD player/burner
http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/installing_cd_recorder.htm
To install your cd burner you will need:
* Compatible CD Recorder or DVD drive (IDE).
* 4 securing screws (supplied with your CD Recorder / DVD Writer).
* Cross-point (Philips) Screwdriver suitable for your PC case.
* IDE Cable (if required).
* Anti-Static Wrist-strap (if available).
Disconnect the power and remove your PC's cover, see our guide.
The first step (after removing the case covers) is to remove the "blank" plastic front from the position in which you want to install the cd writer (fig 1.1), if you have a CD-ROM drive installed then if possible leave a gap in-between the CD-ROM and the CD-WRITER, this will enable a sufficient amount of air to flow between the two drives.
If you have trouble removing the "blank" you can use a flat ended screwdriver to ease the blank out, taking care not to damage the case.
rive will be in the IDE configuration, some CD Writers work best when they are the master, others work fine regardless, always consult the manufacturers instructions that came with your CD Writer.
There are 3 options, Cable Select, Slave, and Master.
Selection is done by means of a jumper, the option you choose will depend on your system set-up.
* Master should be selected if this will be the only device on a single IDE cable, or, if it is the second device to be connected and the other device is set to slave.
* Slave should be selected if this will be the second device on a singe IDE cable, for instance, if you do not already have a CD-ROM drive then you could attach the new device to the same IDE cable as your hard drive (where your hard drive will be the master).
* Cable Select should be selected only when the devices are to be attached as the cable depicts, ie, the first connector (working away from the motherboard) is the slave and the last connector is the master device.
In fig 1.3 to the right you can see a standard IDE Cable, note there are 3 connections (notice the difference in distance between the connectors), connection A plugs into the motherboard and then the slave and master connections are used for IDE devices such as hard drives, CD-ROM Drives and CD Writers.
If you need to attach a second IDE cable refer to your motherboard's manual.
Connecting the cables
The next step is to attach the IDE and power cables (fig 1.6)
The power cable (fig 1.7)
will only fit one way, so you won't put it in the wrong way round, but as a guide the red wire should go to 5v.
The IDE cable will be marked down one side with a red or black strip, this denotes Pin 1, match this with the Pin 1 indicator on the back of the device, further, some IDE cables have a blank in one hole to stop you inserting it in incorrectly.
If you would like to attach an audio cable to the device follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Finishing the Installation
Double check all connections and make sure the device is set correctly as master or slave.
You may wish to test the device is correctly installed before replacing the covers, but it is advisable to replace the covers before reconnecting the mains.
When you reboot your machine the bios should automatically detect the new drive, and then when you get to the windows screen, go to My Computer and you should see your new drive there. The letter assigned to the drive will depend on your machine's configuration.
Next follow the manufacturer's instructions to install your CD Writer software, we will shortly be publishing a course for Nero® burning software which you will find in the courses section.
 
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krisica
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2. March 2006 @ 22:33 |
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Thanks heaps for your help Ireland and Jizmak, but I think it is all too much for me to handle and will have to bite the bullett and take it to the shop for the pro's to handle, but I really appreciate your help and will keep reading up in these forum's in the hope of learning a thing or two.
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andmerr
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2. March 2006 @ 22:54 |
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Quote:
Dumb Aussie
calling one self dumb is rather stupid , how about inexperienced in computer hardware needs help, as an appropriate title,for this thread
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krisica
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3. March 2006 @ 03:04 |
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I'll be sure to remember that in the future, so I'll take my tongue out of my cheek for now and just stick my head up my arse instead. Thanks for the advice.
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andmerr
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3. March 2006 @ 09:33 |
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well lets just say i'm proud to be an aussie and leave it at that
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