Have been making MP3 cds lately but all of a sudden I get the message E:\ is not accessible. Incorrect function. The drive will still play a cd or OPEN any software put in the drive but will not let me write files to a cd.
Thanks for any help out there.POssibly the CD MODE write laser has FAILED. It may WELL be the case that as Salmon T is suggesting. However before rushing out to replace the drive there are a couple of things i suggest.
1. Download the free version of "CD burner Xp" http://cdburnerxp.se/download.php and give it a try and report back to us.
2. Try and find an opportunity to remove the optical drive and place it in another computer (actually you need not physically install it in a bay).You can just connect it to the power and ide cables (setting the pins as needed) and see if your results are different on the other computer.
There can be various causes for the issue you are experiencing including the one ST has stated. Let us KNOW the results of these suggestions before replacing it.truenorth