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dvd-rw drive wont detect anything
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hobo121
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22. September 2006 @ 18:35 |
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my burning drive is an LG DVD-RW and it works just fine. Execpt that it wont detect anything. Im not sure if this is a software or hardware problem. When ever insert a disc, the drive blinks for a while but nothing else, it just sits there. However, my other dvd-rom drive is working just fine. please help, thx.
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AfterDawn Addict
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23. September 2006 @ 07:14 |
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Hi i have an Lg and this happened to me - seems pretty common problem..
Try unistalling your dive and then rebooting pc. If this doesn't work then post your drive make/modle for more help.
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hobo121
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23. September 2006 @ 07:37 |
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thx for replying. however, i want to get this straight, i uninstall the driver and reboot my pc. will my driver show up again after i reboot so i can reinstall it?
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23. September 2006 @ 07:53 |
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Windows Xp will find it as "new hardware" when you reboot and will auto install.
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hobo121
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23. September 2006 @ 14:15 |
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bah, no luck, driver is updated too.
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hobo121
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23. September 2006 @ 14:19 |
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HL-DT-ST DVDRRW GWA-4161B by LG which doesnt support it. I found the driver update on an HP website.
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24. September 2006 @ 00:49 |
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Hmm i did a little digging around and i found that firmware for that drive was non exsistent. I knew Lg didn't support it; but i didn't think anyone had brought out Firmware for it...
Can i have the link to the firmware you found plz and I'm looking at other firmware's which might work on your drive.
Eg. I think the firmware for the GSA 4160B is compatible wih your drive, however dont go and flash it with that untill you've got back to me :)
**Edit: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/gener...=reg_R1002_USEN
Is that where you got it from? - if so then that's the official firmware for your drive**
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 24. September 2006 @ 01:37
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hobo121
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24. September 2006 @ 14:56 |
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yes your right that is the place i got my firmware from. however, it still wont detect any cds/dvds
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25. September 2006 @ 06:37 |
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Ok have you checked that your jumper cables in the back are right - eg: set to master?
Get back to me...
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hobo121
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25. September 2006 @ 15:13 |
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i beleive so they havent changed at all. this might be related, i have had problems with my usb ports and mouse ports before, they would occasionally but my usb ports are find now but i have doubts about my mouse port. btw i appreciate the time and effort helping me.
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