My TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S162L SAMSUNG won't read or write to any disk I insert,when I perform windows troubleshoot it indicates that my device is working properly.I am using windows xp service pack 3.

As you say your DVD-RW is not read or write disk it is simple that your device lens became weak. But before replacing it with new one use lens cleaner cd to clean your device lens.Maybe it works and save your money.

Select this link: (www.fixya.com/support/p455256-samsung_sh_s162l_bebn_dvd_rw_burner )

It is too late to find out the issue and return SH-S182D drive.
SH-S182D drive has compatibility issue, none of firmware (including the latest) is "perfect" so far.
I couldn't do anything but wait for Samsung to release new firmware to fix their drive.

Same **** with my Samsung SH-S182M. In a nutshell, it burns DVD's then can't read them while my old, cheap DVD reader can. Once in a while it manages to read one making me think I've fixed the problem.

All i can say to you is buy a new one my friend.

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Yboyandrei

*SH-S202J* TSSTCORP CDDVDW its not getting the power supply when connected to the pc so please guide me how can i manually make out the solutions or changes in the internal circuit board inside it so it can work properly please guide me

your DVD ROM lens has became weak.
and it cannot be repaired.
But if you manage to open the DVD ROM clean the dust in it & it will start working again but be careful remember that no power should be attached to ROM.
or you can buy a lens cleaner from market and try that.
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If you have Two cd/dvd drives make sure one is set to master and one to slave to do this on the back of the dvd drives is what looks like a piece of plastic there will be two rows of 4 pins for master the plastic piece should on the right hand side next to the long slot for slave move it one pin away from the long slot keep me posted please

give this a try
http://www.fixya.com/support/r548399-fix_non_working_cd_dvd_shows_in_device

Deep Burner is an option, you can copy the files off the old dvd, and burn them to your new dvd. This software is very easy to use!
www.deepburner.com

change ide cable 1st ok get back with me thx nick

We have the same problem here with this Samsung DVD burner & want to know if you have found a fix for it.

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