CD writer behaves strangely

From last few days m getting a strange prob while trying to burn CD using my CD writer. i can play audio and video CD in the drive, but when i try to burn CD it says" there is no CD in the drive, although actually there is one. if i restart the computer ,sometimes after restarting it starts working, sometimes not. when the writer doesnt work, at that time when i insert a CD in the drive the CD folder doesnt open automatically and the E: symbol doesnt change to the name of the CD (in "my computer"). but if i click on e drive the CD opens and i can see the files if the CD already has some file.

plis help me in solving this problem..
regards
Geneman

 

any1 willing to help ???

 

Your cd drive may be toast or soon to be
Check for loose cables
Might try to clean
Might try firmware update

 

Hi ASUS

thanks a lot for your kind reply. cud u plis inform wat u meant by firmware?

thanks
Gene

 

Your CDRW is probably failing.
Have you tryed different cd's/different brand?
Did you try to clean it, check cables?

I doubt it will make differance but You might try to update it's firmware.
Firmware update is like Bios update.
Post your CDRW Brand & model, or go to manufactures Web site to see if firmware update is avaible.
There are risk's when updating firmware,not done properly you'll have new paper weight.


http://www.comcast.net/qry/websearc...t+is+Firmware"&searchChoice=google&safeBox=on