User User name Password  
   
Saturday 2.8.2025 / 17:15
Search AfterDawn Forums:        In English   Suomeksi   På svenska
afterdawn.com > forums > pc hardware > dvd / blu-ray drives > how to test my dvd burner
Show topics
 
Forums
Forums
How to test my DVD burner
  Jump to:
 
Posted Message
jayscott
Junior Member
_
8. February 2007 @ 04:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I did a quick search and did not find anything on this... Anyone know if there is any way to test your dvd burner if it goes bad over time? Or if the laser goes bad? Before I buy another burner I would like to test this... I have already copied roughly 400 movies and 20 ps2 games with this drive.

Thanks in advance for the help.
Advertisement
_
__
AfterDawn Addict
_
9. February 2007 @ 07:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
When you have trouble reading burnt and commercial disks, then you should be concerned your drive is dieing.

What model/make is your drive?

A good drive should last about 2 years under frequent use - I think that's about right? Anyway, with only 420 or so burns under your belt, you've got no problems. Some people on here are into the 2000 (something like that) burns with the same drive.


jayscott
Junior Member
_
11. February 2007 @ 03:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sony DRU-710A

I have had if for about 3 years.
AfterDawn Addict
_
11. February 2007 @ 03:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok, well here's the latest firmware for your drive, to keep it up-to-date with newer disks etc
http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/dow...5/710A_BYX5.zip

Also, you can run a laser cleaning disk through it every oncein a while just to keep it in good "shape".


jayscott
Junior Member
_
11. February 2007 @ 03:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks, unfortunately...for me, I have the latest firmware... And I am using a Radio Shack Carbon Edge Laser Lens Cleaner once every few months. I haven't checked my Nero patches lately (I have a version of 6). I will do that now... Thanks for the comments. I have ordered another burner just in case. I figure it's only $50. Now I will have 2. Oh, and I am using what I hear are very high quality discs. Taiyo Yuden, familiar?

Jay
AfterDawn Addict
_
11. February 2007 @ 04:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok, well as long as it's up to date, then fine. Latest Nero 6 is 6.6.0.18 - not sure about Nero 7.

As for your choice of media, Taiyo Yuden are the best it gets. I'm very familiar with them ;-)

What drive did you buy?


jayscott
Junior Member
_
11. February 2007 @ 04:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
And my pc is a 2.8Ghz Pentium D with a gig of ddr 400mhz pc3200. Soon to be 2 gigs.
jayscott
Junior Member
_
12. February 2007 @ 03:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I bought a Sony DRU830A. The reviews were good and I am happy with my current Sony burner even if it is going bad. In my opinion I feel I have used it quite a bit.
Advertisement
_
__
 
_
jayscott
Junior Member
_
15. February 2007 @ 04:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I just copied The guardian, and undisputed II... I will watch the guardian this weekend and see if all is ok. Thanks
afterdawn.com > forums > pc hardware > dvd / blu-ray drives > how to test my dvd burner
 

Digital video: AfterDawn.com | AfterDawn Forums
Music: MP3Lizard.com
Gaming: Blasteroids.com | Blasteroids Forums | Compare game prices
Software: Software downloads
Blogs: User profile pages
RSS feeds: AfterDawn.com News | Software updates | AfterDawn Forums
International: AfterDawn in Finnish | AfterDawn in Swedish | AfterDawn in Norwegian | download.fi
Navigate: Search | Site map
About us: About AfterDawn Ltd | Advertise on our sites | Rules, Restrictions, Legal disclaimer & Privacy policy
Contact us: Send feedback | Contact our media sales team
 
  © 1999-2025 by AfterDawn Ltd.

  IDG TechNetwork