> Have a CD burner, Memorex 1622 ( 2x2x6), made by Wearnes.  For some reason
> it quit detecting CDs or would open the CD to a blank screen.  Use Nero 5
> software and have burned more than 100 CD-Rs with no problem.  Tried a
> cleaner CD with no change.  Downloaded and installed the latest firmware
> with no change.  Tried the burner in another computer with same result.
> Another burner I installed works fine in the original computer, so I
assume
> it is the burner that is the problem.  It acts normal - light flashes on
> drive in detect process and then stops as if CD detected, but then gives
> error message of not ready.  Any suggestions appreciated.
Edna Sloan


Hi Edna

It is very possible that it is the burner. It is not uncommon for some CD
writers to become toast after extensive use, specially ones of lesser
quality. You're probably better off to use a better writer that can handle
recording speeds faster than 2x. I would recommend an HP or a Sony.

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