Re: DVD RW drive, XP now doesnt recognise my old drive
From: Lee (bravobro_at_msn.com)
Date: 08/25/04
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:59:51 -0700
Ok, so what are these jumpers i keep hearing about?
Are these physical switches or what? How should they be
set?
Thanks Lee
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>I got a new DVD-RW drive today, its running perfect and
>>installed like a charm.
>>
>>My problem now though is, my computer doesn't recognise
>>my old drive, why?!
>>
>>My old drive is connected with the power cable (the
>>usually white plastic holding red, yellow and black
>>cables) and also the ribbon connecter too. (the same
>>ribbon cable as my new drive. but obviously a different
>>port along it.)
>>
>>So they are both connected the same, and the drive
>>physically works. I can open it, and it whirrs when
discs
>>are in in, but no recognition from windows. Have tried
>>add new hardware etc but no joy.
>>
>>Any advice?
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>Did you make sure the jumpers were properly set on each
>drive?
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