Jorsher

if it worked fine in the past and isn't working now, and you're using the same media/software, then it's most likely a hardware problem and you'll need a drive.

Firmware might help, but doubtful

jo_gobel

not saying Jorsher is wrong.....


but it could be a software problem. as if MS software never becomes corrupt.


besides, getting a cracked DVD burning software literally takes a couple mins of time for DL and install and cost $0.00


its worth a shot IMO

Jorsher

Didn't say don't try it, I would if I was in that situation, and hell...I told him to try a firmware (software)

Just saying, wouldn't surprise me if it was hardware.

Does it fail with all software? have you changed media brands?

MAJORAHOLE

+1
try nero

jo_gobel

---- nero


when i get home tonight, ill tell you what i got for mine and never had an issue.


obviously i got it from a torrent along with the crack code, but god damn its some nice ----.

jo_gobel

it wouldnt surprise me either if it were a hardware issue.

i'm just trying to point out that I personally would try everything else before spending money on a laptop dvdr drive.

if you have never taken apart a laptop, i wouldnt recomend doing it, especially on one that may be your daily user computer. there are a LOT of things you can ---- up. its not like a PC.

some laptop drives are much harder to replace than others. Some are as easy as pushing a button to eject the drive (like Dell)

Jorsher

I'd try everything else first as well, it just seems like it's a sudden problem and happens intermittently.

We just dismantled an HP laptop the other day. What a bitch.

RotaryGeek

Yeah i don't plan on tearing into my laptop. It is my daily use computer, besides my dads desktop. I will just be buying an external dvdr drive. I googled m1617 firmware and m1617 software and didn't find anything usefull. But ill try anything, so if you can find something that might help, post up.

jo_gobel

DVDFab Platinum 4


torrent it, get the crack code(s), use it, report back.

need help getting it, pm me (or someone else might be able to help).

bakestarr

if you have a warranty that you are worried about voiding, then why don't you call your equipment manufacturer if your laptop is under warranty, they will send you a new one.