is there anyway to make my dvd rom read a DVD+RW disk (Compaq DRD-U424)

Hi, I have a compaq armada M700 with a dvd-rom DRD-U424. I failed to read a home DVD video recorded in a DVD+RW which I can play well in a stand alone player. I did check in the site http://www.dvdplusrw.org for the compatibilty list. It said the dvd+rw is not supported by DRD-U424 model. But it also said it may be possible to upgrade a firmware to read the DVD+R(W) disk. Anyone has this kind of experience?

Thanks for the interests

Paul

 

Hi paul8883, Here is a site with a firmware version 1.32.

I don't know if it will help you read a RW or not, but this site has the best updates for all makes and models.
hope this helps.

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=196

Jerry

 

I have the same prob. mine plays through real 1 player just with no audio? Ummmmm ?????? I used DVD-r DVDS. DID that firm ware work for you? I tyied to download it and it didn't work. Do you have to purchase the firm ware?

 

Firmware upgrades are free. Maybe the site was busy. Keep trying, it should work.

Jerry