Dvd burring I recently got a new computer and it has a dvd bunner.But i dont know how to use it . Its not new but its new to me.I have a dell inspiron. I am useing windows vista. Can you help me please.

If this isn't loading cd or dvds then your problem is the drive itself. You need to replace it. You can order parts on line or from dell. Or you can use a external usb drive. All are about the same price.

If it loads dvd but not cd then this is a new one. Usually it has problems with dvds first then cd later on. That means the heads are out of alignment and don't have the fine control for dvds while it can still do the coarse cd .

Sounds like there's something stuck inside the DVD drawer that blocks the drawer from opening if it's not its side. Try turning it over onto the other side, just for a minute, and see if it opens. If it does, there's something blocking the drawer. If it doesn't, you'll probably need a new drive, as that one's literally worn out...which I've only seen twice.

go to start and then go to control panel. Look for the icon for System.
double click on system and click the Hardware tab and the button for Device Manager.
Expand the listing for DVD/CD drives and right click on your dvd or cd drive and select Uninstall.
Once uninstalled, then close out the window and then reboot the machine.

Click on Start, Turn off Computer or the little arrow bottom right corner of the menu and select Restart.

This will reinstall the drive hardware drivers, and then try it again.

If that does not work, go to start and click on My Computer or Computer, depending on your system. Right click on the DVD drive and select Properties. Look for a tab for Recording and make sure the option to enable recording is enabled with a check mark.

If that is enabled and it still does not get recognized, then it could be a problem with the mechanics of the drive and should be replaced.

Hello, there is no problem on switching similar burners if the destination computer has a free interface connector for the type of connector of the replacement burner since they are plug and play. The form factor is the only thing that could cause problems after that.

sir, its a common problem with dell, the lens in the dvd reader is damaged, try sending it for service.

Windows native drivers should be enough for your DVD drive. With the PC powered on, push the eject button on the drive to see if it is getting power. Check the cables inside the case. If it won't eject and/or the cables are all in place and seated, but it still won't work, then you probably have a bad drive.

Open the case. then you will an power cable (red,black,yellow) remove it. You will an large flat type cable remove it, ther might be small audio cable remove it, Remove the screws on the sides of cd unit. Rev. the process to put in new computer. if you have make model of units might be able to go more detailed.

If you have Vista, it most likely can burn Dvd's only because most of the new computers come with DVD burners. But another way you can check is click on the start icon, go to Computer and under Devices and Removal Storage you should see DVD RW Drive(E.). The (E) could be different depending on what the drive letter is. Hope this helps.

Hi budliteman36
Dell Dimension 2400 series will not bur DVD, see the link blow for specifications.
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-dimension-2400-pentium/4507-3118_7-30824846.html?tag=mncol;rnav

You can replace the CD-RW drive with a DVD writer. Here is a list od DVD-R-RW writers.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=89&name=DVD-Burners&

Cheers!
Mike

The Panasonics are very picky about the media ie brand and quality of the DVD blank. Try a different brand and see if that helps.