Thread: I Think My Drive Failed

My system's DVD combo drive has a problem. Whenever I load a CD or DVD into the drive system hangs up and after sometime a message appears that there is no disk in the drive. When I insert a CD-R into the drive, it is detected but when I burn the CD with Nero, an error message appears during the burn process and disk becomes useless. Please help me.

I have an option to go for a DVD writer if the problem cannot be fixed. I have only IDE ports on the motherboard. I would like to buy a Liteon DVD writer. I am from Kerala. Where can I buy one?

You might have a faulty drive. IDE drives are easily available are priced between Rs 1,100and Rs 1,200. The LH-201A1P is a good model. If you have problems finding it, you can also look at other brands such as LG. The LG GSA-H55 is another good drive.