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Old 01-05-2006, 04:04 AM   #18
alfie2
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Originally Posted by maximus2688

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Anyone ever had a problem like this - im sooooo confused.
I have the same problem with an OEM LG 16X DVD Dual Layer burner in a home-built computer; no matter what jumpering I do, no go(same thing, drive door dont open with IDE cable in, opens without IDE cable, BIOS dont see it...driving nuts)... I dont think your DVD drive is bad, it is probably incompatible(ewwwwwww).
why?, 'cause when I put the same drive in my DELL dimension PC, it worked, go figure.
lesson learn, not all hardwares are compatible and we are in year 2006...sigh.

I guess you have to get another brand.
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