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[twincityhacker]

My CD/DVD drive is officially Broked. When I heard it make the Terrible Noise, I had a feeling it was. When I did a recovery on the computer, I ran a test just on the drive, and it wouldn't even recognize there was anything in there. = (

Positive side, I've now backed up everything! And have a spiffy little external harddrive to boot.

Anyone have any recommendations on a CD/DVD reader/writer?

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[the-crazy-lady.livejournal.com]

I've got this one, and so far, no issues: Clicky!

Though, if you save the cables from your old one, you can get an OEM version, which is a bit cheaper, just doesn't come with anything else (or even a box, usually XD). Depending on what type of cable you've got, you can either get this one (thin, wide cables), or this one (small, normal-looking cable, usually red with black connectors).

[msp-hacker.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm looking into exactly what I need. And since the cables seem to be fine, the OEM one sounds just about right.

[(Anonymous)]

At least you did not go into a total red alert panic like some one you know might have done.

Guess who

[msp-hacker.livejournal.com]

Nope. Now, if my hard drive had suddenly bricked... there might have been blood. Not necessarily my own.