Optirite 52X CDRW - dead?

[jr_certs]

For about a month now my Optirite drive that I bout about a year ago does work anymore. Whenever I insert a disc, to be written or read, windows says the device isn't ready. I've switched IDE cables to no avail. Are there any common problems with these drives? Thanks.

 

[Aztlan]

have you tried looking at the manufacture's website for firmware updates?

if so, i think your drive is a goner