SATA DVD Writer doesn't open, only the green LED blinks, when I press the button.
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Zaekr
October 19, 2013 5:32:01 AM
I built an everyday PC recently (I'm a first timer). Everything went well till I tried to open the DVD Writer (after installing the OS, I did it through a USB). When I press the button, the light just blinks for some time the stops. I tried swapping SATA cables with the hard drive (while the computer was switched off that is). The OS would load the same but the Writer would still blink the green LED. The specs are:
i3 3220 CPU
300w power
LG SATA DVD Writer
500 GB SDD
Gigabyte p75 d3 Motherboard
Nvidia GTX 610
T-Link WiFi adapter
Ubuntu OS
The Writer is covered by a plate that came with the case, the one for CD drives, so I want to try fixing this without removing the Writer preferably.
i3 3220 CPU
300w power
LG SATA DVD Writer
500 GB SDD
Gigabyte p75 d3 Motherboard
Nvidia GTX 610
T-Link WiFi adapter
Ubuntu OS
The Writer is covered by a plate that came with the case, the one for CD drives, so I want to try fixing this without removing the Writer preferably.
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Zaekr
October 19, 2013 6:26:47 AM
Zaekr
October 21, 2013 4:02:49 AM
Best solution
I've had several do that, including two on a couple of my AIX machines at work. The rubber belt that runs part of the opening mechanism breaks when they get old. I've heard a rubber O ring, found in the plumbing department of most home improvement stores, can replace them, if you get the right size.
Use the manual eject hole to open the drive, mentioned above, and see if you can find a small wheel right in the front center of the drive under the eject tray, and if it has a rubber belt on it or broken and nearby. If you can get that belt out and bring it to a home improvement store, you might find an O ring to use to replace it. I have only heard about this, and not done it myself, but I plan to in the near future.
Use the manual eject hole to open the drive, mentioned above, and see if you can find a small wheel right in the front center of the drive under the eject tray, and if it has a rubber belt on it or broken and nearby. If you can get that belt out and bring it to a home improvement store, you might find an O ring to use to replace it. I have only heard about this, and not done it myself, but I plan to in the near future.
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