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pioneer dvd rw dvr-106d HELP PLEASE

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  1. saico

    saico Member

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    please somebody help
    i have a pioneer dvd rw dvr-106d but the fingis it doesnt write to dvd-r and dvd-rw everything else works fine though.
    when i go into nero it stops writing the disc after a few minutes. thank you
     
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    moved to correct forum
     
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    binkie7 Moderator Staff Member

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    Hi saico
    Post your last nero log and we can take a peek and see what's up.
    You can find them here:
    Nero 6 - program files>ahead>nero>nerohistory
    Nero 7 - program files>nero>nero 7>core>nerohistory.

    It's a text file - just need the last one (will have several in there) and be sure to edit out the serial # - usually begins w/ 1A, 1C or 5C.
     
  4. saico

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    Windows XP 5.1
    IA32
    WinAspi: -
    ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 17/06/2003 20:25:03
    Nero version: 6.0.0.17 (Nero Express)
    Recorder: <PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D>Version: 1.05 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.17
    Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
    Drive buffer : 2000kB
    Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
    CD-ROM: <SONY DVD-ROM DDU1612 >Version: DYS3 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.0.0.17
    Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0

    === Scsi-Device-Map ===
    DiskPeripheral : ST3120022A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
    CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD-ROM DDU1612 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
    CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

    === CDRom-Device-Map ===
    SONY DVD-ROM DDU1612 D: CDRom0
    PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D E: CDRom1
    =======================

    AutoRun : 1
    Excluded drive IDs:
    CmdQueuing : 1
    CmdNotification: 2
    WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
    ShowDrvBufStat : 0
    EraseSpeed : 0
    BUFE : 0
    Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB)
    Free physical memory: 134MB (137664kB)
    Memory in use : 73 %
    Uncached PFiles: 0x0
    Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
    Use Inquiry : 1
    Global Bus Type: default (0)
    Check supported media : Disabled (0)

    16.1.2007
    CD Image
    17:54:00 #1 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
    Reader running

    17:54:00 #2 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 127
    Writer PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D running

    17:54:00 #3 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3193
    Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

    17:54:00 #4 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 228
    Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45)
    Last address to be written: 1984927 (441:05.52)

    17:54:00 #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 233
    Write in overburning mode: FALSE

    17:54:00 #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1920
    Recorder: PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D, Media type: DVD-R
    Disc Manufacturer: MBI 01 - RG40
    Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

    17:54:00 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 391
    >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
    =========================================

    17:54:00 #8 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 769
    Setup items (after recorder preparation)
    0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CD-ROM Mode 1, ISO 9660)
    2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
    original disc pos #0 + 1984928 (1984928) = #1984928/441:5.53
    not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
    -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1984928 blocks [PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D]
    --------------------------------------------------------------

    17:54:01 #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 938
    Prepare recorder [PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
    DAO infos:
    ==========
    MCN: ""
    TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
    Tracks 1 to 1:
    1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 4065439744, ISRC ""
    DAO layout:
    ===========
    __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
    -150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
    -150 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
    0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
    1984928 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

    17:54:01 #10 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
    Caching of files started

    17:54:01 #11 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
    Caching of files completed

    17:54:01 #12 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
    Burn process started at 1x (1,380 KB/s)

    17:54:01 #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2136
    Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

    17:54:01 #14 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
    Set remaining time: 49:11,171 (2951171ms) -> OK

    17:54:01 #15 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1457
    Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

    17:54:01 #16 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19168
    Set BUFE: supported -> ON

    17:54:01 #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1572
    Start write address at LBA 0
    DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

    17:54:01 #18 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7909
    ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
    Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
    Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
    Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: 10.08 Mbps (2 h)
    Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
    Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
    Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
    End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h
    End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
    Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
    Media Specific:
    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

    17:54:04 #19 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 318
    17:54:04.453 - PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D : Queue again later (Intervall : 47msec)

    18:42:51 #20 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 113
    <PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1984928 (1E49A0h), lenght 0 blocks

    18:42:52 #21 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
    all writers idle, stopping conversion

    18:45:08 #22 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
    Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

    18:45:08 #23 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
    Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

    18:45:08 #24 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
    Burn process completed successfully at 1x (1,380 KB/s)


    Existing drivers:
    File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 29/08/2002 12:00:00
    File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 25/08/2006 03:47:00
    File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.33a, size=36528 bytes, created 25/08/2006 03:47:00 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
    File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 04/08/2004 05:59:42 (Adapter driver for rec)

    Registry Keys:
    HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

    ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======




    not sure if this is wat u meant
     
  5. binkie7

    binkie7 Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep that's it - successful but still gives us something to work with.

    So here are some suggestions:
    Nero version: 6.0.0.17
    Update Nero - quite a few version behind. Update Nero. Use version 6.6.0.18 from these links:
    Package 1
    Package 2 (recode, vision)

    Recorder: <PIONEER DVD RW DVR-106D>Version: 1.05
    Older drive and looks like you're using the original firmware. So that needs an update to. The latest is 1.08.
    If this is a Medion or Acer pc the latest is 1.07 and you would use the firmware for whichever one it is (same link).

    Disc Manufacturer: MBI 01 - RG40
    Not the best. Better would be Verbatim or made in Japan Sony, Fuji or Maxell. For this drive look for 8x media - 16x media may be hit or miss since the last firmware update is from 2004.

    File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS
    Roxio and Nero don't always play well. So if all this fails may want to uninstall Roxio and run the zap tool.

    Keep us posted.
     
  6. saico

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    thanks for the help evrything has been updated n is working fine
     
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    You're welcome

    Happy Burning!
     
  8. moth17

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    I'm having similar problems with a pioneer DVD-RW DVR-106D. I have been burnig DVD's for a long time with great success. Recently I had to buy a new batch of DVD+'s (sony D21) which worked for a while and then started making discs that were unreadable. So I switched to some Maxell's DVD- (really they were ProDiscF02's after running DVD identifier) and those worked for a while and now I get "Internal target failures" in Nero. I have reviewed a bazillion forums, messed with DMA-IDE bla bla bla and tried to update my firmware to 1.08 but got an unknow error message when I tried. As it stands now I can burn and read CD's, but Windows XP can't read a pre-recorded DVD in the drive let alone burn one with any software. I have tried using ImgBurn but get the same error. Like I said, Windows can't even read a DVD in the drive. I'm getting desperate- I'm going to get a cleaning disc for the lenses, after that I'm out of ideas. Can anyone help? This seems to be a Pioneer issue after fishing around message boards- but my searches may be filtering for that. It must not be the software as both Nero and ImgBurn both have the same error and dvd's can't be read by looking at the E: drive contents. Here's my last Nero log:


    Windows XP 5.1
    IA32
    WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 12/20/2003 7:26:59 PM
    ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 1/29/2003 6:37:36 AM
    Nero Version: 5.5.10.32 (Nero Express)
    Recorder: <PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D>Version: 1.07 - HA 1 TA 1 - 5.5.10.32
    Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
    Drive buffer : 2000kB
    Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
    CD-ROM: <SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-816B>Version: H002 - HA 1 TA 0 - 5.5.10.32
    Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
    Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

    === Scsi-Device-Map ===
    DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1600JB-00FUA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
    CdRomPeripheral : SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-816B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
    CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
    =======================

    AutoRun : 1
    Excluded drive IDs:
    CmdQueuing : 1
    CmdNotification: 2
    WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
    ShowDrvBufStat : 0
    EraseSpeed : 0
    BUFE : 0
    Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB)
    Free physical memory: 159MB (163220kB)
    Memory in use : 68 %
    Uncached PFiles: 0x0
    Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
    Use Inquiry : 1
    Global Bus Type: default (0)
    Check supported media : Enabled (1)
    Wizard: On

    20.1.2007
    UDF/ISO compilation
    7:24:19 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
    DVD-Video files reallocation started

    7:24:20 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
    DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

    7:24:20 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 7576
    Iso document burn settings
    ------------------------------------------
    Determine maximum speed : FALSE
    Simulate : FALSE
    Write : TRUE
    Finalize CD : TRUE
    Multisession : FALSE
    Burning mode : DAO
    Mode : 1
    ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
    Character set : ISO 9660
    Joliet : TRUE
    Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
    Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
    Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

    7:24:20 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
    DVD-Video files sorted

    7:24:20 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 115
    Reader running

    7:24:20 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 125
    Writer PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D running

    7:24:20 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 4571
    First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

    7:24:20 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 4571
    First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

    7:24:20 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3736
    Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

    7:24:20 PM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 672
    Setup items (original item values)
    0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
    2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
    original CD pos #0 + 2089584 (2089584) = #2089584/464:21.9
    relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
    --------------------------------------------------------------

    7:24:20 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 222
    Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45)
    Last address to be written: 2089583 (464:21.08)

    7:24:20 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 227
    Write in overburning mode: FALSE

    7:24:20 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1679
    Recorder: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D, Media type: DVD-R
    Disc Manufacturer: Prodis - cF02
    Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

    7:24:20 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 824
    Prepare recorder PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D for write in cue-sheet-DAO
    DAO infos:
    ==========
    MCN:
    TOCTYPE: 0x0 Session Closed, CD fixated
    Tracks 1 to 1:
    TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x0, ISRC "", FilePos 0 307200 -15192064

    7:24:20 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 672
    Setup items (after recorder preparation)
    0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
    2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
    original CD pos #0 + 2089584 (2089584) = #2089584/464:21.9
    relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
    -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2089584 blocks [PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D]
    --------------------------------------------------------------

    7:24:20 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
    Caching of files started

    7:24:20 PM #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
    Caching of files completed

    7:24:20 PM #18 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
    Burn process started at 4x (5,520 KB/s)

    7:24:20 PM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1978
    Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

    7:24:20 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1421
    Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

    7:24:20 PM #21 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 18003
    Set BUFE: supported -> ON

    7:24:20 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1535
    Start write address at LBA 0
    DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

    7:24:20 PM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7877
    ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
    Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
    Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
    Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: 10.08 Mbps (2 h)
    Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
    Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
    Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
    End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h
    End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
    Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
    Media Specific:
    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

    7:24:23 PM #24 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 316
    19:24:23.453 - PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D : Queue again later (Intervall : 11msec)

    7:24:27 PM #25 SCSI -1061 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1416
    SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x02690000
    Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
    HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
    TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
    Sense Key: 0x04 (KEY_HARDWARE_ERROR)
    Sense Code: 0x44
    Sense Qual: 0xD9
    CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
    Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0E
    0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x44 0xD9

    7:24:27 PM #26 DVDR -1061 File Writer.cpp, Line 333
    Internal target failure

    7:24:28 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
    all writers idle, stopping conversion

    7:24:28 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 216
    conversion idle, stopping reader

    7:24:28 PM #29 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
    Burn process failed at 4x (5,520 KB/s)

    7:24:28 PM #30 Text 0 File Scsicmd.cpp, Line 406
    SCSI not using temporary buffers
    20 out of 20 temporary buffers allocated


    Existing drivers:
    File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 5/19/2006 1:16:24 PM
    File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002) built by: WinDDK, size=16512 bytes, created 12/20/2003 7:26:58 PM
    File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.11B, size=46080 bytes, created 5/16/2006 12:23:54 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
    File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/3/2004 9:59:42 PM (Adapter driver for rec)

    Registry Keys:
    HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
     
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    Hi moth17
    Both brands of the media you've tried are 16x.
    The drive is an older one w/ no support in over 2 years so 16x media is probably going to be hit or miss on it at best.
    Try and find 8x or lower media.

    The 1.07 version may be the last update if this is an oem drive (came w/ the pc).

    It may just be time to get a new one - a lot less hassle and they are pretty cheap now.

    CdRomPeripheral : SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-816B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off Probably not playing into this but best to have all drives in DMA mode. Here's a guide.

    File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS
    Roxio and Nero don't always play well together so you can try uninstalling Roxio and run the zap tool.
     
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    I thought 16x meant you could burn up to 16x if your drive was so inclined, and slower speeds were fine.... I bought the drive off of newegg some time ago, I suspect it was OEM, but I'm not positive. I switched the DMA/POI business and no improvement. I'm at work now, but I'm pretty sure I uninstalled Roxio from minute one because it was so lame.

    I read on a board somewhere that it might just need to be cleaned. So I blew air in there and guess what- it's working now. However, I called Pioneer anyway and they don't recomment cleaning the drive this way because you blow dust into places that you don't want it to go. He (Renaldo) said to manually clean it with alcohol and a swab, and then in the same breath said not to open the drive because I would never be able to get it back together. He said it would be more cost effective to get a new drive. I said it does not speak well for the product if it has to be disposed of merely because it gets dirty- and there is no way for the user to clean it. A friend told me not to use commercial cleaning disc, because they misalign the heads. Renaldo was at a loss to explain why the CD functions were working and the DVD was not if the lens was dirty-BTW. He suggested taking a long q-tip through the drive door to clean the lens. Sounds tricky at best. I just thought how stupid that design is- of couse it will get dirty, the computer is constantly trying to suck air through it.

    As for discs- where is a source to get discs that list the actual identiy and not the fake brand name? So far you have to buy- ID them in your computer- and then take them back and try again. Is there a source out there with any integrity?

    What drives are recommended these days?

    The big Q for me right now is how can I clean this drive the right way?
     
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    binkie7 Moderator Staff Member

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    I've used the dvd lens cleaner on my drives and they're still fine.

    I've never tried a big q tip though - may work but will be a little awkward trying to get in there :)

    My understanding is there are 2 lens - one for cd one one for dvd burning.

    The firmware is what helps the drive w/ the correct write strategy on media and for older drives like this one would be important for the manufacturer to keep them updated to handle the newer media like 16x. Not all manufacturers do - some are better than others.
    But yeah drives are pretty cheap now. You can get a LiteOn (great drive) on newegg.com for $30-35.

    Check out supermediastore.
    You can get genuine Taiyo Yuden 8x at a good price. I've used them for over 2 years and not a problem.
     

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