Burner

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 27 Aug 2004 7:09 pm

I have an HP Pavilion XT933 and lately I can't burn CD's. Everything is fine up to an including pressing the BURN button. Then I keep getting: "No disc in drive...please install a disc and try again." I ran ENDUST lens cleaner and I have tried several new disc to no avail...still won't burn. The tracs I want to burn are the same tracs I burned twice before with no problem. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Lloyd

Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 31 Aug 2004 7:52 am

Try to remove your burner from the hardwarelist and reinstall it again.Worked for me one time.

Ron

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 31 Aug 2004 5:40 pm

Thanks Ron...could you lead me thru that?
Lloyd

Dennis Wood · Post by **Dennis Wood** » 1 Sep 2004 7:03 pm

You might try "Deepburner" its free software and works better than the burning software that came with my HP. I haven't had a cd fail since i downloaded and started using it.
There was a link to Deepburner website in another thread but i think its http://www.deepburner.com

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Donna Sherrard Williams · Post by **Donna Sherrard Williams** » 2 Sep 2004 7:29 am

I too had a similar problem and found that the CD Burner and Software that comes with these new pc's is quite cheap. I ended up installing a new CD burner which I picked up at Circuit City for 40 bucks and bought NERO Cd Burning Software. All is well now...

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 2 Sep 2004 5:13 pm

Thanks Dennis...I done did but still have the same problem.....
Donna...would I have to have the software or could I just use the "Deep Burner" I just downloaded? What would cause it to go bad?
Anybody with any other suggestions before I buy a new Burner?
Thanks!
Lloyd
[This message was edited by Lloyd Karenke on 02 September 2004 at 06:16 PM.]

Will Holtz · Post by **Will Holtz** » 2 Sep 2004 8:13 pm

Here is how to do the drive uninstall/reinstall.

Right click on the "My computer" icon on the desktop. Select "Properties" off of the drop down menu. Select the "Hardware" tab. Click the "Device Manager" button. Click the "+" next to "DVD/CD-ROM Drives". The tree should expand and show a line for your model of CD-ROM drive -- right click on this new line. Select "Uninstall" from the drop down menu. Depending on your drive, there may be some additional prompts that will come up to complete the uninstall process.

Reboot. Hopefull during boot up the install process for the CD-ROM drive will automatically start.

If you can get the drive reinstalled, and it still gives you the "no disc in drive error", then you probably need a new drive. Luckly they have continued to get cheaper and cheaper.

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 3 Sep 2004 9:41 am

Thanks Will...didn't work. Still get the same message. Must be the burner...hey? Any thing else I can do before I buy a new burner? Can I install the new burner myself?
Lloyd

Will Holtz · Post by **Will Holtz** » 3 Sep 2004 2:41 pm

I can't think of anything else to tell you to try.

Physically installing a new drive is fairly easy *if* there is enough room inside your computer case such that you can comfortablely work around the other components. Working on the 'space saving' desktop computers can be a big pain in the butt, as everything in crammed into place can you can't squeeze your fingers into the necessary spots. If you have a full sized desktop computer or a min-tower, it shouldn't be too bad.

Open the case. There will be 2 or 3 cables connected to the drive (power, data, and maybe audio). Disconnect these all from the drive. Unscrew drive mounting screw. Pull drive out of case. Repeat in reverse order with new drive. Boot and install drivers.

Alternatively, for a few dollars more, you can get an external CD burning drive with a USB interface. No opening the computer up. Just plug it in and go. You shouldn't even have to remove your old drive.

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 6 Sep 2004 8:33 am

Thanks Will...I think I will go with your suggestion of an external burner. Thank you all for your input!
Lloyd

Bill Bosler · Post by **Bill Bosler** » 6 Sep 2004 10:30 am

Lloyd - Your CD burner probably crapped out. I use them extensively at work and they'll fail for no particular reason and at any time.[This message was edited by Bill Bosler on 06 September 2004 at 11:30 AM.]

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 8 Sep 2004 10:00 am

Thanks Bill...I agree! I've been looking around for an external drive...got a few in mind but would like suggestions of what kind some of you are using and how you like them.
Lloyd

Bill Bosler · Post by **Bill Bosler** » 8 Sep 2004 4:34 pm

Lloyd - I have a Buslink outboard USB CD-RW
unit I use here with my laptop. Its 58x write unit and was one of the least expensive units available when I got it a couple of years ago. So far it's worked well, but again they're all subject to SDF (Sudden Drive Failure).

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 8 Sep 2004 6:49 pm

Bill...where did you purchase it? Is there an URL I could go to to read specs?
Thanks!
Lloyd

Bill Bosler · Post by **Bill Bosler** » 9 Sep 2004 6:45 pm

Lloyd - I got it at Staples. It's the closest place that sells computer stuff and I'm usually right in the middle of a project that I have to have finished on time when something craps out so I run over there.

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 9 Sep 2004 7:48 pm

Ten four...thanks Bill!
Lloyd

Lloyd Karenke · Post by **Lloyd Karenke** » 11 Sep 2004 3:27 pm

Thanks everyone...I just went down to Radio Shack yesterday and bought an external 52x24x52 burner. Thanks for all the input guys...appreciate it!
Lloyd
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