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shane411   09-10-2008 at 04:53:08 AM

Can't imagine what I am doing wrong. Bought new External IBM DVD writer/reader. I have tried to install on 2 different computers. 2 plugs in back, one square, one round. Plugged both in to USB ports and light comes on burner, I hear the CD rotating. But the hardware is not recognized, the drive is not appearing in My Computer, and I am not seeing it in the Device and Drive Managers. Anyone have any ideas? If I throw in the towel on this one (bought on ebay from China with so-so response for support) what can you recommend? I mainly need to store photos and music. Thanks!

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roadrunner197069   09-10-2008 at 06:25:12 AM
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Install the drivers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You may have to download them to your Hard drive via internet.

Next time buy internal from newegg or similar. $23 for a good internal on newegg.

The square plug is for your USB cable, I assume the round one is for external power source.

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INSPECTOR71   09-11-2008 at 03:04:20 PM
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shane411 wrote :

Can't imagine what I am doing wrong. Bought new External IBM DVD writer/reader. I have tried to install on 2 different computers. 2 plugs in back, one square, one round. Plugged both in to USB ports and light comes on burner, I hear the CD rotating. But the hardware is not recognized, the drive is not appearing in My Computer, and I am not seeing it in the Device and Drive Managers. Anyone have any ideas? If I throw in the towel on this one (bought on ebay from China with so-so response for support) what can you recommend? I mainly need to store photos and music. Thanks!


I can recommend this much for you shane and i am not trying to be funny either,....... Next time dont buy any thing from China on ebay :non: , stick with newegg or another well known company like roadrunner said.


Message edited by INSPECTOR71 on 09-11-2008 at 03:05:37 PM
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shane411   09-11-2008 at 03:08:44 PM
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I am learning that lesson, the hard way. Am sending it back for a refund (minus shipping of course) and am now considering either getting a new computer with a burner, or buying a new external burner. Suggestions? My desktop is about 3 years old, and is quite slow. Wondering if once I get all of the music and pics off of it, it will speed up a bit.

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INSPECTOR71   09-11-2008 at 03:21:43 PM
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Shane i am not very familar with IBM external writers either, maybe some others are in here but i myself really never heard much of them. Dude try looking at some other name brands out there unless you know something about IBM DVD writers that i dont.

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INSPECTOR71   09-11-2008 at 03:24:01 PM
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Build a computer if you can afford it, Are you using a stock retail computer you bought 3 years ago.

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