HL-DT-ST GWA 4164B

Question

Got my XPS 600 last Friday and this is the DVD-RW that is in it. Already have had a few issues with it not reading CD-R's. When I ordered the system (refurb) the invoice and the packing slip said it has a Philips dvd-rw. Looking at the Phillips dvd-rw burners, the model numbers are different. I don't think Phillips manufactures the 4146B. have read numerous post about this cd-rw and all the problems with it. I guess a call to tech support is in order to find out if I can get a replacement drive.

Dell XPS 600 3.0 ghz
160 bg HD
1 gb Ram
DVD-ROM TS- H352C
DVD-RW HL-DT-ST GWA 4164B
Roxio Creator Delux
Dell 2007WFP (I-SPS) panel
Win XP SP2

ronaldson1 · Answer

Read the forums about this drive, I had tons of issues along with alot of other people.

aviator686 · Answer

Thanks for replying. Had a little chat with XPS support yesterday.

DELL-Chris M · Answer

aviator686, Go ahead and flash that drive. Does it make a difference?

aviator686 · Answer

Flashed the drive per XPS support and still getting instances where it won't read blank CD-R media.

GeekyG · Answer

ChrisM is a nice guy and he means well, but, as a former owner of this infamous burner, here's my advice: forget the flashing and get yourself another drive, that one is a dud. This forum is full of postings from people who had it and had to replace it, just do a search.

aviator686 · Answer

Yeah, I've been doing that. Looking at the Plextor models. Thanks.

Dell XPS 600 3.0ghz
2gb Ram
WD 160gb Sata HD
DVD-ROM
DVD-RW
SB Audigy 2
Nvidia 256mb 6800 card
Dell 2007WFP (I-SPS) Panel
NSW 2006
NIS 2006
Win XP XP2

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HL-DT-ST GWA 4164B

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