I am wondering if it is at all possible that the dvd burner works but the cd burner doesn't. I have a cd/dvd burner and it will not burn cd's at all. I am also considering of buying an external drive that burns cds & dvds for a decent prices. whats the best place?
2007-05-20 03:00:56 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica N 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
ok if replacing the internal is easier...im on a laptop...is it still easier? its a matshita dvd-ram drive. UJ-831S
2007-05-20 03:17:41 · update #1
Ok, well the drive is Matshita dvd-ram uj831s and I have been doing reading about it and it seems to be a pretty crappy drive. If I buy another drive for my laptop how do I go about finding a better one that will fit in my laptop?
2007-05-23 02:50:04 · update #2
Before you spend money, you should try cleaning the optical lens (I have had problems like this before, and they were due to a dirty lens).
1)Eject your empty tray and locate the optical lens.
2)Use compressed air to blow off dust, OR use a Q-tip that has been slightly dipped in Rubbing Alcohol.
3)Use a gentle motion, the optical lens will move a little since it's suspended by a mechanized fixture, so don't put too much pressure when you swab it.
Try burning a CD and see if it works...Otherwise you may have to replace it, if you go with internal, it may be expensive to replace.
2007-05-21 07:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by bagoftrixogg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the burner, I'm guess it's toast. Try cleaning it with a q-tip and alcohol. If that doesn't work, the best place I have found to buy computer gear is www.newegg.com .
This is the external cd/dvd writer I own and it's great.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151143
2007-05-27 15:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by hyperlite_140 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would probably be better off replacing the old internal burner. Internals are cheaper and faster than externals. It's very easy to replace.
2007-05-20 03:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It does not make a alterations on the grounds which you're actually no longer burning the beautiful variety of audio codec for it to waiting to earnings it. MP3 format does not decrease it whilst burn on the disc for waiting to be learn by using utilising regual CD participant. I could desire to suspect that using the later version of domicile domicile windows Media participant that it may in a position that could want that might actually assist you on that.
2017-01-10 10:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try right click on burner icon and click properties
make sure that enable cd burning check box is checked
2007-05-20 04:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See www.pricewatch.com. It gives prices of different places. I like TigerDirect. It is dependable and reasonable.
2007-05-20 03:04:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to go to radio shack or walmart. I got mine at radio shack about two years ago and it still works...
2007-05-23 02:46:21 · answer #7 · answered by james 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋