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Plextor PX-708UF problems with CD, but not DVD



 
 
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Old March 4th 07, 01:02 AM posted to alt.comp.periphs.cdr
bruha
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Default Plextor PX-708UF problems with CD, but not DVD

I have a Plextor external PX-708UF drive where inserting
a CD (burned, blank, or manufactured stamped) does not get
recognized. The light on the burner turns off and Windows
does not think anything is there.

However if I load a DVD (burned, blank, or stamped), it
works fine.

Is there a separate mechanism for CDs and DVDs? I'm
wondering if it's still safe to use the drive for DVDs.

(I'm using the latest firmware)
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Old March 4th 07, 02:22 AM posted to alt.comp.periphs.cdr
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Default Plextor PX-708UF problems with CD, but not DVD


In article , bruha wrote:
I have a Plextor external PX-708UF drive where inserting
a CD (burned, blank, or manufactured stamped) does not get
recognized. The light on the burner turns off and Windows
does not think anything is there.

However if I load a DVD (burned, blank, or stamped), it
works fine.

Is there a separate mechanism for CDs and DVDs? I'm
wondering if it's still safe to use the drive for DVDs.

(I'm using the latest firmware)


There are separate lasers for CD and DVD.

Premature failure of the CD side of this drive has been reported on
various forums virtually since its introduction.

Try doing the self-test using recommended (e.g. T-Y) DVD media. If it
passes, then it's probably safe to continue to use for DVD burning.




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Old March 4th 07, 10:24 PM posted to alt.comp.periphs.cdr
bruha
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Default Plextor PX-708UF problems with CD, but not DVD

Mike S. wrote:
In article , bruha wrote:
I have a Plextor external PX-708UF drive where inserting
a CD (burned, blank, or manufactured stamped) does not get
recognized. The light on the burner turns off and Windows
does not think anything is there.

However if I load a DVD (burned, blank, or stamped), it
works fine.

Is there a separate mechanism for CDs and DVDs? I'm
wondering if it's still safe to use the drive for DVDs.

(I'm using the latest firmware)


There are separate lasers for CD and DVD.

Premature failure of the CD side of this drive has been reported on
various forums virtually since its introduction.

Try doing the self-test using recommended (e.g. T-Y) DVD media. If it
passes, then it's probably safe to continue to use for DVD burning.


The self test:
Fails with a TY CD-R
Succeeds with a TY DVD+R

I'm a bit amazed that this (1) has happened as I do not burn
many CDs and (2) this is a problem previously reported. I found
a posting on a PX-716 as well. Hmmm...

Any idea on repair cost? It's 3 years old so out of warranty.

If cost is high I might spend $100 for a PX-760A.
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Old March 6th 07, 03:04 AM posted to alt.comp.periphs.cdr
bruha
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Default Plextor getting out of the consumer market.... Not...

Andrew Rossmann wrote:
In article , says...
If cost is high I might spend $100 for a PX-760A.


Plextor is getting out of the consumer CD/DVD market.


After doing some reading, this isn't the case. Plextor is
downsizing, but will continue to market to consumers:
http://www.plextor.com/english/news/...affirms_pr.htm
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=207064

I think I'll put in an order for a PX-760A, just in case!
 




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