No errors in device manager etc, but when I used Image Burn it gave this error??..didn?t read/write.
Since it?s my boot optical drive, can?t use my USB Sony DRX-S70U.
When I click on the drive with a pressed media in, it displays a " I/O device error".
Hypothetically if the drive is dead what options do I have to replace it?
What brand, type should I look for.........coz Sony wants to put another Matshita one which I don't like, it hardly can read write all media........very picky.
What variables should I look for like voltage consumption, pin connector, a drive that would fit in it's place...slim slot loading.
What other brands are available in slim slot loading?
What drive should I replace it with & what variable/options should I keep in mind before purchasing a new one?
Every major manufacturer makes a slimline drive. Pick your poison.
Your biggest problem is going to be finding one with a similar faceplate configuration otherwise you will be running it without a faceplate.
The front plate form factor and LED/unload switch position are NOT standard.
I am speaking from experience. I tried to use a Vaio drive in a Thinkpad. It worked electronically but looked like s**t because I had to take the faceplate off for it to fit.
Originally posted by dailun: Every major manufacturer makes a slimline drive. Pick your poison.
Your biggest problem is going to be finding one with a similar faceplate configuration otherwise you will be running it without a faceplate.
The front plate form factor and LED/unload switch position are NOT standard.
I am speaking from experience. I tried to use a Vaio drive in a Thinkpad. It worked electronically but looked like s**t because I had to take the faceplate off for it to fit.
