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Re: windows only seeing a dvdrw as a dvd ram

Jim — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:00:56 GMT

On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:58:09 +0100, andrew fox
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>On 06/09/10 02:00, Jim wrote:
>> On Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:14:49 +0100, andrew fox
>> <> broadcast:
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>>> Its a sata drive if that helps, am i missing something, drive works
>>> ok in mint 9 as a burner, and is recorded as a rw in device
>>> manager.
Sorry I missed that you were using "device manager" for your data so
trying another burning software program probably wont work.
>>>
>> Don't forget, a "dvdrw" drive is one type of "dvd ram" drive
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jim
>
>
>my windows burning program says i havnt got a burner!
>
Regards,
Jim

where to get a replacement video card HSF?

andrew fox — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:11:37 GMT

On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:14:14 +0100, Jim <>
broadcast:

>On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:11:37 +0100, andrew fox <> broadcast:
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>>in this case for a HD 24000 Pro
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>>generic solutions active or passive considered.
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>>cheers andrew
>IIRC the "ATI HD 2400 Pro" was an "AGP" card,try Googling for "AGP Graphics Card".
>Jim Tavendale
Oops,egg on face I missed that you were looking for a "Heat Sink Fan".
However I suspect you can not get one,so your best choice is to
replace the card particularly as the failed fan might have an knock on
effect and damaged other components by overheating them.
Jim Tavendale

Re: external toshiba drive problem odd fault, any one able to help please

notme — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:50:20 GMT

Hello Guys
I have a problem with a Toshiba px1267e 320 external drive, when all
was ok with it I would switch on and the blue led would come on and
change blue /violet as it was found on my laptop, a small vibration
could be felt if I handled the case indicating that the d/d motor was
on.
on that fateful morning I switched on did an explore in my computer
and found no ext drv, checked the drive blue led on touched the case
could detect no vibration, unclipped the drive from the case put my
ear to it heard faint clicking.
I removed device and connected to caddie, this time I could feel the
motor going, connected to laptop, new hardware found did my computer
explore and found no drive, checked device manager and found it so I
uninstalled and reconnected usb with same result
I am not sure what do next, had a word with computer shop if they
could recover a while I wait they said at least a 6 hour job if
possible(dont want to leave at shop)bought me another western digital
same model no and also new power supply to try swapping the
electronics board just in case therein lies the fault /or possible us
power/s but I am clutching at straws here.
has any of you guys here got anything like this happen ? any
suggestions? I am curious to know what they would try in the shop to
recover although he said he couldn't guarantee.
I would welcome any helpful suggestions (not throw it in the bin)

berni