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overmind1
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_ 		4. February 2009 @ 21:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My burner has always worked but I hadn't used it in like a month

Now that I am trying to use it when I burn a dvd using DVDshrink and imburn or dvddecrypt to burn, I keep getting this error.

the semaphore timeout period has expired

From what I've gathered, it is a loss of connection between my external Sony DVD-RW DRU-700A and my computer.

I've tried to fix it using ForceASPI, reinstalling driver, and even using another computer but same problem.

So is the burner broken or I missing something?

Thanks
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overmind1
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_ 		4. February 2009 @ 21:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sorry, My cd burner is external Sony DVD-RW DRU-700A

I would like to also add that I can not play any dvds nor read any cds on my external drive

Sorry for double post, I just saw where the edit button was
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dialysis1
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_ 		5. February 2009 @ 13:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Have you tried a different USB port or a different cable on this old burner?
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99% of all problems are between the computer and the chair.
overmind1
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_ 		7. February 2009 @ 17:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by dialysis1:
 Have you tried a different USB port or a different cable on this old burner?
Yes, 3 different cables, different ports, and on 3 different computers
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dialysis1
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_ 		7. February 2009 @ 23:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sounds like you have a faulty drive.
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99% of all problems are between the computer and the chair.
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