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CD Rom drive D:\is not accessible
Name: Gj Date: August 22, 2002 at 11:46:07 Pacific
Comment:
whew, I've been looking for a solution to this very pesty problem, hope someone can help. I'm running Win95 with a Toshiba XM5702B CDROM assigned to drive D: but when I try to access it I get "D:\is not accessible the device is not ready". My config.sys Device=\winbak\command\TOSHIBA.SYS /D:MSCD000 /N:1 /P:220 and autoexec.bat PATH C:\winbak\command; (etc...) rem LH C:\winbak\command\MSCDEX.exe /D:MSCD000 where both the .SYS and .exe files do exist in \winbak\command, but also exist in several other directories??? No matter where I go to run MSCDEX.exe I get "MSCDEX version 2.95 already started". The light on the CD Drive face does activate when a CD is inserted, sometimes it flashes a few times and goes out, other times it just stays on indefinitely. Still no access. Can anyone help? Appreciate it.
Name: fred6008 Date: August 22, 2002 at 14:18:03 Pacific
Reply:
The drive may be going bad. Check the ribbon cable carefully before deciding but be prepared for the worst.
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Response Number 2
Name: Gj Date: August 23, 2002 at 08:55:31 Pacific
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checking, and by the way, are there any tips on removing ribbon cables more easily? thanks
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Response Number 3
Name: amd_feak Date: August 23, 2002 at 17:37:12 Pacific
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Just try to wiggle it out, but firmly, make sure the pins are in place.
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Response Number 4
Name: R.v.S. Date: September 27, 2002 at 03:25:17 Pacific
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I have the same problems running under W98SE. The problem is the head with the laser-diode. It's sometimes stucked and can't get out of his position. The drive is then making a lot of noise (>> rpm). I have modified the (white) gearwheel in the middle of the laserhead guide so it's running smoother and had since then no more problems.
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