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Expert: Mark Thomas - 1/3/2011


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I have a toshiba tablet pc, it had a dvd+rw drive, but it broke,a long pin fell out when it accidentally opened. I replaced it w/a dvd-rw drive & can't burn files to it, how do I fix this? I am using dvd-rw cd's.

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Hello Jen

Thanks for your question , I will try and help you. Most problems surrounding replacing a new drive are either hardware or software based.
I do not know which model of Toshiba Tablet you have, but if you visit the site below in the link, it is the manufacturers support site.
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp?nav=Download
Just enter your model and search for the driver of the new DVD-RW and download it, then install it.
If this has not worked then try using a different brand of DVD-RW as some drives can be a bit "finicky" about certain brands, and may even prefer cheap and cheerful,than expensive types.
Also try a diffrent software programme for burning discs, this often helps out.
Get back to me with a follow up if you need further advice.
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choosing all kinds of interior and exterior disk systems,for desktops,netbooks,laptops.and gaming rigs. Setting up in home or office environment. Installation of software and advice on network and hardware set ups. General polite and friendly advice to beginners and experienced users with just about all things in the computing world. (30 yrs experience ) Volunteer Expert Since Oct 2010. One of my friends and "guru" was a previous expert in this category,and in tribute to him and what he has taught me over the years,I am glad to help you. Please re - send question if I am shown as "MAXED OUT" There is a lot of problems out there

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Systems Network installer and controller System roll out and beta tester supervisor Network administrator and system analyst. National Instructor in various PC systems I have been a computer "geek" for over 30yrs and and have purchased and repaired every computer from the ZX Spectrum in 1982, right up to my current advanced gaming system. I have encountered every problem and made every mistake along the way ! and can hopefully give sound practical advice to those new and old , as I have worn their shoes, and been there and done that.Volunteer Expert Since Oct 2010.

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