the semaphore timeout period has expired

My burner has always worked but I hadn't used it in like a month

Now that I am trying to use it when I burn a dvd using DVDshrink and imburn or dvddecrypt to burn, I keep getting this error.

the semaphore timeout period has expired

From what I've gathered, it is a loss of connection between my external Sony DVD-RW DRU-700A and my computer.

I've tried to fix it using ForceASPI, reinstalling driver, and even using another computer but same problem.

So is the burner broken or I missing something?

Thanks

 

Sorry, My cd burner is external Sony DVD-RW DRU-700A

I would like to also add that I can not play any dvds nor read any cds on my external drive

Sorry for double post, I just saw where the edit button was

 

Have you tried a different USB port or a different cable on this old burner?

 

Yes, 3 different cables, different ports, and on 3 different computers

 

Sounds like you have a faulty drive.