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    VAIO VGN-SZ79GN DVD-RAM Error

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by gurasa, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. gurasa

    gurasa Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello. something wrong happened with my DVD RW on VAIO SZ79GN, it won't write any cds/dvds, but it can read them. every time i start to burn cds with nero it stops and writes DVD-ram error, i've tried differen brands of cds but....

    if i update software will be everything ok?

    please help :(

    ps: sorry for my English
     
    gurasa, Sep 3, 2010
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    leslieann, Sep 4, 2010
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    gurasa, Sep 7, 2010
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    Chances are the drive has been damaged.

    You can also check if there is a firmware update for the drive, but I'm betting the drive has gone bad. :( Burning uses a different laser if I remember correctly.

    My advice, switch to thumbsticks and/or a usb dvd-burner.
     
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    yesterday i've installed a game from cd, cd-rom was vibrating, if i clean the laser with laser cleaning cd maybe it could help?

    i can't find firmware far this DVD-ram can you help me?

    DVD-RAM UJ-852S
     
    gurasa, Sep 8, 2010
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    Search Google for "DVD-RAM UJ-852S firmware update" you will find it.
    The first hit i got was a Sony website saying it improves burning reliability.

    Cleaning may help, or may not.
     
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    i found one, but it's written that it's only for Sony Vaio VGN-TZ10, and i can't installed, i haven't fund one for my computer :(
     
    gurasa, Sep 8, 2010
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    Cleaning the laser should normally be avoided, as it can scratch or bump it out of alignment. Canned air from a safe distance is the only cleaning method I can recommend.
    That said, make sure you don't have a speck of dust stuck near or on the spindle itself. A tiny bump near the center will translate to a rather large displacement near the rim, and can lead to vibration as you experience, as well as problems reading or writing. So try to gently clean the spindle, making sure you don't touch the lasers, and don't leave any residue.
     
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    and where the spindle is located?
     
    gurasa, Sep 9, 2010
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    ??????????????
     
    gurasa, Sep 12, 2010
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    The spindle I think is the little 'black' thing that clicks your disc into place.

    My Z had a similar issue to you a few months back. But mine was the case of that circular black thing coming loose off the motor drive shaft, which caused vibrations (and sometimes wouldn't spin the disc with the lack of friction).

    Curious, but is your circular black thing on the drive tray actually fully attached to the motor? I got mine replaced under warranty so all was good. Unsure about the SZ considering it is a few years old now.

    Actually, depending on your machine's specs you could invest and replace with a blu-ray drive if you ain't under warranty.
     
    5ushiMonster, Sep 12, 2010
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