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Whats wrong with my ComboDrive?
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hadocon
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Aug 10, 2004, 02:39 PM
 
I have a 15" 1.25 AL PB (1st gen). For some reason I can no longer burn CDs. I can read CD and DVD no problem, but burning has actually been broken for a few months now. Just getting to reporting it now... Anyways, I System profiler reports it as a CD, DVD, CDR, CDRW capable drive. When I insert a blank CDR the drive spinns, but the CDR never mounts.

sux.

Anyone experience something similar and fix it?
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Aug 10, 2004, 02:59 PM
 
The burners used in the books are not very long lasting. The combo drive in my 3rd gen Tibook gave up burning correctly a year after purchase. Thank god i have Applecare. I will bring it in for service when i�ve finished printing my thesis. Are you still under warranty?


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hadocon  (op)
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Aug 10, 2004, 03:30 PM
 
Originally posted by euphras:
Are you still under warranty?
I sure am I also have issues with my screen (dreaded white spot, and dark spot, and dimness on right side...) I would have taken it in sooner, but I need this baby. I am getting a dual 2 G5 and a 23" display in a few weeks (for my lab, but it is mainly my computer), so only then will I finally have the ability to be without my Powerbook for a few weeks.

Such a hard life, I know

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Aug 10, 2004, 03:56 PM
 
Quote:".....for my lab,......"

Scientist?


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Aug 10, 2004, 04:31 PM
 
Originally posted by euphras:
Quote:".....for my lab,......"

Scientist?
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Aug 10, 2004, 06:12 PM
 
really? they are that fragile?
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