CD Rom and I/O error

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I have a Matishita DVD-CD Ram, When I try to use the drive I get and I/O
error. It works maybe 1 out of 10 tries??

 

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Check the ribbon cable on the drive. Make sure both ends are seated
properly, and the cable is not damaged. You may have to replace it.
Possibly a defective drive too.

Bill Crocker


"Deb F" <Deb F@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:99339262-CC16-448D-B8F2-C59069090F20@microsoft.com...
>I have a Matishita DVD-CD Ram, When I try to use the drive I get and I/O
> error. It works maybe 1 out of 10 tries??