The dvd-r drive in this unit has gradually stopped playing dvds of any kind, cds work ok. cleaning has not helped so it looks like terminal laser failure.
This drive has IDE connectors. Where can I find a suitable replacement drive? has anyone tried generic pc DVD writers? Which type should i look for?
the ref on the original drive is:
here's hoping. B.-
On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:18:54 -0700 (PDT), b put finger to keyboard and composed:
FWIW, I've used PC IDE LG writers in supermarket branded DVDRs.
Try attaching your writer to a PC IDE port and check how it is reported in Device Manager.
BTW "PB free" probably means "lead free".
"6721RFN021A" appears to be the part number of the "deck assembly".
- Franc Zabkar
thanks for the pointers, Frank. My pc has in fact an LG dvd writer. I will try to experiment later in the week.
-B
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