Need Suggestion For CDRW Replacement

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Yes, it sounds like it's pretty dead.
NEC makes a well-liked laptop DVD burner.




<YankeesFan@tokeer.port5.com> wrote in message
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Hello,

I own a Sony laptop (model# PCG-R505GC) which connects to a docking
station (model# PCGA-DSM51), installed in the docking station is a
Matsushita CDRW (model# UJDA730)

1. When burning a CD, approx midway through the burn, a clattering
sound begins, this noise gets louder and louder eventually the burn
process fails (using Nero 5.5) Is this drive defective?

2. If it is broken, can someone suggest a suitable DVD±RW replacement?
Are the bezels easily swappable?

Thanx

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YankeesFan@tokeer.port5.com wrote:
> Do you know, if the bezels are easily swappable?
> I'm interested in this one:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827152048

The 6650 is a great optical drive.

> But the front bezel is rectangular shaped where as the Mastushital one
> has got a odd swish at the bottom of it's door.

Easily corrected with an eXacto knife or Dremel tool.

Regards,

James