[SOLVED] Burner makes grinding noise

LadyGoddess · 09-21-2008, 10:39 AM

I have a LG Super Multi burner which my computer lists as HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55N. Anyways, everytime I try to burn a DVD data disc, the burner makes a loud grinding noise, the disc is heard spinning uncontrollably at different speeds, stopping and then restarting. It consumes system resources to the point that even the clock stops running.

I've unplugged it and replugged it in a few different times to no avail. I've got XP SP3.... any ideas? It makes me nervous being unable to burn stuff. Thanks.

**stressfreesoul** · 09-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Sounds like the bearings in the spin head are dying, Id replace it soon. DVD burners cost little these days.

LadyGoddess · 09-22-2008, 09:42 PM

Well, damn! I only bought it back in November!

**stressfreesoul** · 09-22-2008, 11:47 PM

Depends how much you use it. A year seems short though. Any idea if it has a warranty left?

LadyGoddess · 09-23-2008, 12:19 AM

Just found out that it did. I lost the receipt but Best Buy can look it up via my debit card, yay. I'll pick that up tomorrow then get to getting the return policy in effect.

I haven't used it too long, hence why I also am surprised. Thanks for your help.

**stressfreesoul** · 09-23-2008, 04:11 PM

yw. Saves buying a new one!!

09-21-2008, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
LadyGoddess Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 40 OS: Windows XP	[SOLVED] Burner makes grinding noise I have a LG Super Multi burner which my computer lists as HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55N. Anyways, everytime I try to burn a DVD data disc, the burner makes a loud grinding noise, the disc is heard spinning uncontrollably at different speeds, stopping and then restarting. It consumes system resources to the point that even the clock stops running. I've unplugged it and replugged it in a few different times to no avail. I've got XP SP3.... any ideas? It makes me nervous being unable to burn stuff. Thanks.

09-22-2008, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Semi-Absent (life, eh?) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: County Durham UK Posts: 1,852 OS: XP, Win7 RC x64, Ubuntu x64 multiboot My System Blog Entries: 7	Re: Burner makes grinding noise Sounds like the bearings in the spin head are dying, Id replace it soon. DVD burners cost little these days. __________________ TSF Folding@Home, find out how to do your bit in the fight against Cancer "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" xbox Live tag: storiedmedal Warning!! GTA IV addict! Join my game at your peril!

09-22-2008, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
LadyGoddess Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 40 OS: Windows XP	Re: Burner makes grinding noise Well, damn! I only bought it back in November!

09-22-2008, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Semi-Absent (life, eh?) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: County Durham UK Posts: 1,852 OS: XP, Win7 RC x64, Ubuntu x64 multiboot My System Blog Entries: 7	Re: Burner makes grinding noise Depends how much you use it. A year seems short though. Any idea if it has a warranty left? __________________ TSF Folding@Home, find out how to do your bit in the fight against Cancer "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" xbox Live tag: storiedmedal Warning!! GTA IV addict! Join my game at your peril!

09-23-2008, 12:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
LadyGoddess Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 40 OS: Windows XP	Re: Burner makes grinding noise Just found out that it did. I lost the receipt but Best Buy can look it up via my debit card, yay. I'll pick that up tomorrow then get to getting the return policy in effect. I haven't used it too long, hence why I also am surprised. Thanks for your help.

09-23-2008, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Semi-Absent (life, eh?) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: County Durham UK Posts: 1,852 OS: XP, Win7 RC x64, Ubuntu x64 multiboot My System Blog Entries: 7	Re: [SOLVED] Burner makes grinding noise yw. Saves buying a new one!! __________________ TSF Folding@Home, find out how to do your bit in the fight against Cancer "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" xbox Live tag: storiedmedal Warning!! GTA IV addict! Join my game at your peril!