My Dell computer is only a year old. The "d" drive works fine, but the "e" drive below it just started acting up. I generally burn dvd's using Intervideo DVD copy and cd's through iTunes. The drive will read both CD's and DVD's, but it will not burn or play them. I used a drive cleaner disc which fixed the problem for a few days, but it's back to doing the same thing. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I have a Dell Computer with a combo drive and seem that I can not burn Audio Cd's that I downloaded on my compter. i als call the Techincal Support and they did not seem to help me. So I need help trying to find a burner for my computer....I have a Dell Computer with a combo drive and seem that I can not burn Audio Cd's that I downloaded on my compter. i als call the Techincal Support and they did not seem to help me. So I need help trying to find a burner for my computer....
My Dell Inspiron 6400 is only about a year old. The CD / DVD - ROM / write drive has stopped reading ordinary CD's and some CD & DVD - ROMs. Any ideas? My Dell Inspiron 6400 is only about a year old. The CD / DVD - ROM / write drive has stopped reading ordinary CD's and some CD & DVD - ROMs. Any ideas?
AnonymousSep 22, 2008
I have the same problem i just cant burn ive tried different Cd's DVDs different programs u name it ive dun itI have the same problem i just cant burn ive tried different Cd's DVDs different programs u name it ive dun it
AnonymousNov 25, 2008
I have the exact same problem. My Dell XPS 400 is about 1 year old and the CDRW stopped working. The DVD player works fine.
Please let me know if you find a patch.I have the exact same problem. My Dell XPS 400 is about 1 year old and the CDRW stopped working. The DVD player works fine.
Please let me know if you find a patch.
AnonymousDec 10, 2008
Mine won't even read at all. They show up in "my computer" but as empty??
Mine won't even read at all. They show up in "my computer" but as empty??
ive had my lap top for 3 days and mine just went out i put my discs in and it says there is none in the burner even though it worked less than 7 hours agoive had my lap top for 3 days and mine just went out i put my discs in and it says there is none in the burner even though it worked less than 7 hours ago
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I have a Dell XPS 400 that's about 3 years old. I have a DVD reader and a DVD-RW device. The former works - the latter takes forever to read discs (particularly DVD data discs.)
I'm starting to think some of the generic DVD-RW devices Dell uses in its computers are prone to early failure. The DVD-RW in my XPS-400 was called "HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H21N".
I'm going to try cleaning it, and then just swap it out for a better device.
I have found subtle but substantial differences in the burnability of discs from different manufacturers. If possible, try a range of different discs from different mfrs. You may luck out and quickly find one that burns every time.
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The windows might be corrupted. You could try editing the windows registry. here are the steps:
In
order to delete upper and lower filters you're going to have to edit
the registry. The usual cautions apply. If the registry is not edited
properly your whole system can crash.
1) Close all open programs 2) Click on Start, Run, and type REGEDIT and press Enter 3) Click on the plus signs (+) next to the following folders
* HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE * SYSTEM * CurrentControlSet * Control * Class * {4D36E965-E325-11CE- BFC1-08002BE10318}
4)
This folder is the DVD/CD-ROM Drive Class Description in the registry.
Look for any of the following names in the right hand column.
5) If any of the above keys shown in step 4 are listed, right-click on them and choose Delete 6) After deleting the keys, close the Registry Editor 7) Reboot your computer 8)
Open My Computer and check to see if your CD or DVD drives have
returned. You may also want to open Device Manager and verify that the
yellow exclamation and error code on the CD or DVD drive is gone.
Make sure there is no loose connection in the cable of the DVD RAM drive , try changing the slot if that is possible.
Secondly , make sure you have a lens cleaner so that you can clean the lens and then check if things work fine.
If the problem persists , the better option would be to get it checked via a external drive connector and see if it works fine or check it at your friend's PC and see the results,
If then the problem persists, then it's surely an indication that the drive will die soon and will not be able to read anything or even probably be detected.
Hope this helps..:) Your feedback would be appreciated.
the link below will take you to Dells website , where youc an selecet the DVD drive you have ..
this machine had several options to slecet one of a few drives.. i am not certain which one you have these are the part numbers you can select when making a purchase . These drives range from $20-$50 -- just go to www.google.com and enter the highlighted part numbers to get a resller near you.
Yes it is a common problem with Dell machines. Try right clicking on the icon in My Computer and selecting 'eject' If that does not work then just buy a new one and install. It is a straightforward job. just make sure the jumper connections on the new player are set the same as the old one
No if the old burner is working fine you do not need to remove that...anayway even if the old drive is not properly functioning it has no effect on other drives...
You are having a another problem
1. You need to have a proper burning software to burn disks...
2. There also can be lose conections between data and power cables
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Sounds like an issue with the drive. Is your computer still under warranty? If so then I would call dell and get it replaced. If not, then I would replace it myself.
I have a Dell Computer with a combo drive and seem that I can not burn Audio Cd's that I downloaded on my compter. i als call the Techincal Support and they did not seem to help me. So I need help trying to find a burner for my computer....
My Dell Inspiron 6400 is only about a year old. The CD / DVD - ROM / write drive has stopped reading ordinary CD's and some CD & DVD - ROMs. Any ideas?
I have the same problem i just cant burn ive tried different Cd's DVDs different programs u name it ive dun it
I have the exact same problem. My Dell XPS 400 is about 1 year old and the CDRW stopped working. The DVD player works fine.
Please let me know if you find a patch.
Mine won't even read at all. They show up in "my computer" but as empty??
ive had my lap top for 3 days and mine just went out i put my discs in and it says there is none in the burner even though it worked less than 7 hours ago
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