UJ-852S DVD Burning Problem

I can burn normal CDs fine.

But when I insert a DVD and try to burn it says Waiting for the drive to become ready and it stays like that forever.

Also, if I go to disc info it says No disc is inserted

I have tried 2 different brands of DVDs, currently using SONY DVD -R

I have only burned on DVD before which was when I first got the laptop.

Do you think it's a problem with my drive? or do you think I should get a 3rd brand of DVD-Rs and try?

Currently usnig firmware version 1.51

Nero 7 Premium 7.10.1.2

Vista Business SP1

NOD32 v3

 

Did you try any other softwares other than Nero?

 

Yeah I tried PowerISO

Check this pic:

 

Try this : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929461/en-us

 

You could try coolguy's suggestion but if that doesn't work (like it did with my UJ-850s) it is time to replace the drive itself. The mat****a drives are the worst optical drives on the market today. I got rid of mine and replaced it with a samsung a few months back with no problems.

 

uh oh...ill try this but i doubt it'll do the trick......time to visit sony for the 3rd time during this year ever since i bought this ****ed up laptop

 

I had an HP dv4000 with the same crapp mat shi ta DVD rw!! i hate mat ****a

 

Same result....check the nero screen..


I guess it's time to visit the SONY service center

crappy laptop, after 4 months screen got burned from some spots.....replaced.....then the STAMINA to SPEED button broke......and now this.....never onna buy a VAIO! Toshiba FTW

 

Panasonic generally make good products but the Matsh!ta optical drives have earned themselves an undesirable reputation for unreliability. Why Sony persist in bundling these burners in their notebooks is one of life's mysteries considering that Sony burners have a much better reputation for reliability.

Before you take it in check that the drive is clean and free of dust.

John

 

I uderstand HP uses Mat****a........but SONY using it is surprising! considering I paid 3000 USD for ma SZ484N! I would have at least expected quality! heh

 

I can't believe this!!!!!! IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!


I NEVER thought of cleaning the lens since it reads DVDs and burns CDs fine.....it was only when I insert a DVD.....it doesn't even give me the autoplay options like a blank DVD was inserted like in the pats days!


Now I just quickly cleaned the lens with a cotton bud and it works lie a charm!!! Thanks for this great suggestion! Saves me alot of work of claimig warranty!!


Sometimes someone suggests the simplest things that actually work!

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