Problem with CRX230E Reading Discs

spifferoo · 12-06-2006, 02:24 PM

Hi all,

For some reason my Sony CD-RW (CRX230E) stopped reading discs. I've tried all different kinds, but nothing has worked. I read that maybe Daemon Tools or Alcohol 120% may be causing it, but I don't have them on my system anymore. I'm not sure if it's a S/W issue or H/W. Also the Sony site has very little information. Has anyone else had this problem or may know how to fix it?

I have WinXP H/E with SP. 2, Intel P3 535 MHz 192mb RAM, 1x Sony CD-RW (CRX230E), 1x Samsung DVD-ROM (SD-608). The computer is a HP Pavilion 8660C.

Thanks,
Mike

**kev1952** · 12-06-2006, 05:24 PM

Sounds very much like the drive has failed. Is the machine still under warranty? If so return it for repair. If not then get yourself a replacement (get a DVD burner) and install it. To check the drive remove it from the system and connect it to another system. If it works then the problem is probably elsewhere, but if it doesn't then the drive has died.

spifferoo · 12-07-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev1952

Sounds very much like the drive has failed. Is the machine still under warranty? If so return it for repair. If not then get yourself a replacement (get a DVD burner) and install it. To check the drive remove it from the system and connect it to another system. If it works then the problem is probably elsewhere, but if it doesn't then the drive has died.

Well the problem has happened before, about 2 years ago, with the same computer. I got a replacement drive, the Sony 230E, and it's been working fine until now. I'll try and connect it to another system and see if that works. If not, I guess it's failed after only 2 years. Does that sound about right for CD-RW lifespan?

Thanks,
Mike

dai · 12-07-2006, 08:47 AM

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320553/en-us

**laboye** · 12-09-2006, 03:42 PM

Does the drive not show up at all or does it simply not read discs? If if doesn't read discs, but shows up in My Computer as a drive AND it does make noises when you insert a disc, you may have a burnt out laser. This seems to happen more often than it should in Sony drives. You may need to invest in a new drive. If it doesn't show up in My Computer, follow dai's link. Also, check your system's BIOS and see if it is detected there. If it isn't, the drive may have a circuitry problem (IDE).

-Eddie

12-06-2006, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
spifferoo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 OS: WinXP	Problem with CRX230E Reading Discs Hi all, For some reason my Sony CD-RW (CRX230E) stopped reading discs. I've tried all different kinds, but nothing has worked. I read that maybe Daemon Tools or Alcohol 120% may be causing it, but I don't have them on my system anymore. I'm not sure if it's a S/W issue or H/W. Also the Sony site has very little information. Has anyone else had this problem or may know how to fix it? I have WinXP H/E with SP. 2, Intel P3 535 MHz 192mb RAM, 1x Sony CD-RW (CRX230E), 1x Samsung DVD-ROM (SD-608). The computer is a HP Pavilion 8660C. Thanks, Mike Last edited by spifferoo; 12-06-2006 at 02:32 PM.

12-06-2006, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
kev1952 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 1,007 OS: Win Vista Home Premium	Sounds very much like the drive has failed. Is the machine still under warranty? If so return it for repair. If not then get yourself a replacement (get a DVD burner) and install it. To check the drive remove it from the system and connect it to another system. If it works then the problem is probably elsewhere, but if it doesn't then the drive has died. __________________ Cheers.... Kev *"The Definition of an Upgrade: Take old bugs out, put new ones in."* Please don't send me PM's for support. Post in the forums for everyone to benefit.

12-07-2006, 08:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,531 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320553/en-us __________________

12-09-2006, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
laboye TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 1,246 OS: Windows xp Pro/Vista Beta 2/Ubuntu 6.06 LTS My System	Does the drive not show up at all or does it simply not read discs? If if doesn't read discs, but shows up in My Computer as a drive AND it does make noises when you insert a disc, you may have a burnt out laser. This seems to happen more often than it should in Sony drives. You may need to invest in a new drive. If it doesn't show up in My Computer, follow dai's link. Also, check your system's BIOS and see if it is detected there. If it isn't, the drive may have a circuitry problem (IDE). -Eddie __________________ Repair Windows XP Guide --- Resolutions Crazy Computer that I'm saving up for::Antec P180 Case;PC Pwr&Cooling 1kW Quad SLI PSU;Asus P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe;Intel Core2 XE X6800;Corsair TWIN2XP2048 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM;2xAsus GeForce 7950 GX2;BFG PhysX Accel.;IBM DVD-RAM/Plextor DVD±RW;Seagate 750GB HD 7200RPM;WDX 150GB 10000RPM;Vigor Monsoon TEC Cooler