Strange problem, but did you check if there is no heat issue? if it works open
case, but not close case, the heat is a suspect.

Jun Qian

Bharat Ale wrote:

> PCBUILD Digest - 28 Apr 2000 to 29 Apr 2000 (#2000-121)Hi,
>
> The CD drive is Creative 54x. It works when it is taken out and the casing
> is opened. It works for a day or two after it is assembled and put back but
> stops working after a day or two. It works again when taken out and
> coverings removed.

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