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January 26th, 2006, 08:47 PM
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Hoping somebody can point out any pitfalls with respect to upgrading my dvd burner firmware. The manufacturers download site goes to great lengths warning that an upgrade not carried out by an advanced user could render the equipment useless. I am not an advanced user and therefore very wary!!!
I am sometimes having problems with the dvd equipment and have been advised to do the upgrade. Any assistance in not too technical terms if possible would be more than welcome.....Thanks!!!!!!! | 
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January 26th, 2006, 09:07 PM
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The biggest problem is that the update may fail rendering the drive useless. I have updated a few and have never had a problem. If your drive is already having major problems then you have little to lose.
What is the make and model of your drive and can you post a link to the page? | |
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January 26th, 2006, 09:10 PM
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Basically, they are just trying to avoid responsibility, in the event that you brick your equipment. Usually these firmware upgrades run okay, but there is a real chance that you will render the drive useless. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. | |
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January 26th, 2006, 09:26 PM
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Thanks people for your replies. Just to clarify, I am not having major problems but occasional errors when burning. This is the advice I have been given -
"From the log file you sent, I believe that your DVD burner model is
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B. The present version of the firmware you have
is A102.
Please update to the updated version A117. Don't forget to shut down
completely your computer (not just a restart) after the installation of
the new firmware. This will allow the new firmware to install correctly".
Would you recommend I live with the occasional 'toaster' or go for the upgrade? My decision and responsibility but any informed advice would be great. | |
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January 26th, 2006, 09:36 PM
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If it was me, I would go ahead and upgrade. Make sure you follow the instructions. | |
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January 26th, 2006, 09:42 PM
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Thanks again,
I think I shall be restless if I don't so I will give it a go after I have done a bit of reading.............Cheers! | |
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January 26th, 2006, 09:44 PM
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Let us know how it works out. You should be ok. | |
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January 27th, 2006, 10:30 AM
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Upgrading will usually have the added benefit of making your drive work with more disc brands, and at their higher listed speeds. | |
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