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    DVD Writing Problem on Blu Ray Combo

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Achilleus, Dec 20, 2009.

  1. Achilleus

    Achilleus Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the blu ray reader combo drive model HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CA10N. I seem to be having trouble writing DVDs and CDs. I am running Win 7 and have the latest firmware. The drive works normally reading all types of discs, just can't write. Anyone have this issue with this model on the m17x?
     
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    benthedogtrainer Notebook Evangelist

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    never have..but when ever i have updated any firmware on a drive i always have had issues.....maybe ask if someone knows how to flash it back
     
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    I didn't update the firmware, but it came with the latest one that is on the dell website.
     
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    here is what i would do...do a respawn ....so u have a fresh system drivers...ect...then try to do a simple burn with nero....if i dosent work ...send the sucker back...that is crap it should work....sorry man
     
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    Thanks for the replies. I reloaded with a new Win 7 install a while back and the same issue occured as with the original load. I will try to reflash the firmware. If that doesn't work then I will wait to see what new drives get listed when they come back in stock and request a new drive. I rarely use the drive and would want to replace it myself. Everything else is perfect on the laptop, so I also don't want to take chances on a whole new laptop.
     
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