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Hello. I'm hoping to find a solution as to why my DVD RW is not recognizing any type of CD. It does, however, recognize and play pre-recorded DVDs.
The DVD model is the dvd+-rw du-8a5lh.
My understanding from what I've read is this should recognize RW and pre-recorded audio CDs.
Thank you very much and kind regards,
Honk
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There may be a firnmware update...
The firmware file is named "PLDS_1NJ78_A02_ZPE.exe" and has a size of 2.93 MB.
Navigate to the extracted folder and locate the firmware update executable, which should be named "6D5N_WIN.EXE". AND then run the "6D5N_WIN.EXE" file.
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Could you please post the Make Model and OS of your Machine.
@ann_droid Thank you very much. I will definitely look at this option. I'll report back once I have a result. Kinda busy. I'll get to it in the near future.
@ann_droid Oh, its an Optiplex 7050 SFF running Windows 10.
@ann_droid No, I haven't, however, it is another option to consider as I move ahead to resolve. Thanks again. I really appreciate. From what I've read (so far), when the unit is completely functional, it should readily work with all common CD formats as well as DVDs.
@redxps630 Thank you very much. Replacement is definitely on the table as I move forward in trying to resolve my issue.
Btw, I noticed you edited your post. I wanted to edit my OP but haven't been able to locate an "edit" button. Can you help me with that? Thanks!
@ann_droid Unfortunately, the firmware update exe did not solve the issue, however, I can confirm the ODD writes and reads data CDs just fine. Just wont play an audio CD. So thank you very much. It was worth it to me to try your ideas. Looks like I'll be replacing it. Alright. Heres wishing good stuff to you, from now on.
@redxps630 Looks like I'll be replacing it. Alright. Here's wishing good stuff to you, from now on.
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Posted January 26th, 2025 18:15
Re: why my DVD RW is not recognizing any type of CD.
these optical disk drive can degenerate and manifest a myriad of weird issues
I have seen ODD can read official Dell DVD but can not read any blank CD burnt with data etc. replacing the odd issue gone
save your time by getting a new replacement
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