Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 DVD-RW problems

dragon13 · 03-26-2007, 03:44 PM

I've recently purchased the above mentioned laptop and am currently experiencing problems with my DVD-RW. I've successfully burned about 7 DVDs and now the drive can't/won't detect commercial DVD, burned DVD, or blank DVD media.

It was recommended that I locate and download new firmware, but I'm definitely having a hard time locating firmware for my Pioneer DVR-K17A. I've searched all over the net with no luck. To make matters worse, my drive will/won't perform the following:

WILL read commercial audio CDs
WILL read burned audio CDs
WILL burn audio CDs
WON'T read commercial DVDs
WON'T read burned DVDs
WON'T recognize blank DVDs

Is it even possible for this to be a mechanical problem? If the laser is reading audio and operating normally, the same laser would read the video, correct? Anyway, any help in this matter from anyone will be greatly appreciated!

**TheMatt** · 03-26-2007, 07:28 PM

Hi,

I would run a DVD lens cleaner and see if that fixes it.

BTW, I have moved you to removable media.

the true · 03-27-2007, 07:13 AM

hi
my dvd not run but it light all time (my laptop toshiba spm30)
can hilpe you.

Ibleedgreen · 03-27-2007, 11:59 AM

Go to this website:

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...ceghdgngdgmn.0

when you bought it did it come with windows vista.... it looks like the driver support page for you perticular model, they have windows vista updates. download those and see if that works.. Also, if it still under warranty you can always call tech support..

**smz** · 03-29-2007, 04:51 AM

if the software doesn't solve it, have you seen this forum dedicated to DVD firmware?

jolene27 · 01-27-2009, 12:51 AM

Hi, i really need help with my laptop. it wont read or burn DVDs. i tried downloading some updated and have'nt worked. what can i do??

03-26-2007, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
dragon13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 OS: Vista	Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 DVD-RW problems I've recently purchased the above mentioned laptop and am currently experiencing problems with my DVD-RW. I've successfully burned about 7 DVDs and now the drive can't/won't detect commercial DVD, burned DVD, or blank DVD media. It was recommended that I locate and download new firmware, but I'm definitely having a hard time locating firmware for my Pioneer DVR-K17A. I've searched all over the net with no luck. To make matters worse, my drive will/won't perform the following: WILL read commercial audio CDs WILL read burned audio CDs WILL burn audio CDs WON'T read commercial DVDs WON'T read burned DVDs WON'T recognize blank DVDs Is it even possible for this to be a mechanical problem? If the laser is reading audio and operating normally, the same laser would read the video, correct? Anyway, any help in this matter from anyone will be greatly appreciated!

03-26-2007, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 DVD-RW problems Hi, I would run a DVD lens cleaner and see if that fixes it. BTW, I have moved you to removable media. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

03-27-2007, 07:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
the true Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 OS: win xp	Re: Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 DVD-RW problems hi my dvd not run but it light all time (my laptop toshiba spm30) can hilpe you.

03-27-2007, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ibleedgreen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 OS: xp sp2	Re: Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 DVD-RW problems Go to this website: http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...ceghdgngdgmn.0 when you bought it did it come with windows vista.... it looks like the driver support page for you perticular model, they have windows vista updates. download those and see if that works.. Also, if it still under warranty you can always call tech support..

03-29-2007, 04:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
smz Hardware Tech Specialist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 705 OS: Mac OS X / W2K3 Server / XP Home/MCE/Pro / Vista Ultimate / Ubuntu Linux My System	Re: Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 DVD-RW problems if the software doesn't solve it, have you seen this forum dedicated to DVD firmware? __________________ {{{{ Scott - 25+ Years HW & SW Expertise - Dos, Linux, Mac OS X, & Windows }}}} Abit IP35 / Core 2 Quad Q6600 / APC 650 UPS / Antec 900 ATX w/Antec Trio 550 PS XFX GeForce 8400GS w/512MB / 320GB Maxtor SATA II HD / 4GB Corsair CAS4 DDR2 HP Laser P1006 & PS 2610 / D-Link DGL-4500 Router / Dell 24" LCD / Asus G1 Laptop

01-27-2009, 12:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
jolene27 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Re: Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 DVD-RW problems Hi, i really need help with my laptop. it wont read or burn DVDs. i tried downloading some updated and have'nt worked. what can i do??