HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N ATA will not work...Please Help!! - Computer Support Forums

jesushr3 · 19-12-2008, 04:28 AM

I have an Acer 4620z and my HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N ATA, just stopped working, I have checked the device manager and there is an exclamation point over the disc drive. I have tried to uninstall the driver and reboot, that did not work, I tried to update driver software and that didnt work either. It was working fine and just quit...Any suggestions? I am running Vista Home premium if that helps....Thanks

jesushr3 · 19-12-2008, 12:51 PM

I tried to use the Driver zip file you recommmended and it still will not work, I am getting a (code 19)

**Goku** · 19-12-2008, 01:12 PM

Hello and Welcome to Free PC Help Jesus.

Please don't start multiple threads as it becomes more difficult to keep track of them. I have merged them for you so please continue in this thread as it will be easier for both of us.

I gather that you have already downloaded the registry fix but I recommend you to try and apply it again.

Please download the attached archive and extract it. If you are unsure on how to open the archive, use the instructions from here and continue. After you have extracted the archive, you should obtain a file labeled Fix CD Drive.reg. Double-click on the file and you will be asked whether you want to import the information into the registry or not. Answer Yes to the prompt and sometime later another dialog box will pop up informing you that the operation was successful. After you have done the above, reboot your computer. You should now be able to access and use your CD drive.

Fix CD Drive.zip

Note: Using the above registry fix might cause some programs to dysfunction or work incorrectly. In that case, please reinstall the affected programs to resolve their respective errors.

Hope that helps.

-- Goku

jesushr3 · 19-12-2008, 01:33 PM

Thanks for your help, I just tried the zip file and rebooted but it still will not work? I do not understand? it was eorking just fine one minute and the next minute it wasn't?

**Goku** · 19-12-2008, 04:18 PM

OK, do the following.

Go to Device Manager and expand the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers category.
Right-click on each of the listed devices and select the Properties option.
Switch to the Advanced Settings tab (if present) and see which one says ATAPI CD-ROM or something similar.
Do this for all other present IDE controllers and uninstall the ones which are related to your CD / DVD drive.
Reboot the computer.

Does your CD / DVD drive work now?

-- Goku

19-12-2008, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
jesushr3 Status: Free PC Help New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Operating System: Windows Vista - Ultimate PC Experience: Some Experience	HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N ATA will not work...Please Help!! I have an Acer 4620z and my HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N ATA, just stopped working, I have checked the device manager and there is an exclamation point over the disc drive. I have tried to uninstall the driver and reboot, that did not work, I tried to update driver software and that didnt work either. It was working fine and just quit...Any suggestions? I am running Vista Home premium if that helps....Thanks

19-12-2008, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jesushr3 Status: Free PC Help New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Operating System: Windows Vista - Ultimate PC Experience: Some Experience	WOLFEYMOLE, HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N HL-DT-ST DVDRAM still not working I tried to use the Driver zip file you recommmended and it still will not work, I am getting a (code 19)

19-12-2008, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Goku Status: Free PC Help Long Term Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: India Posts: 1,429 Operating System: Windows XP - Professional PC Experience: Intermediate	Hello and Welcome to Free PC Help Jesus. Please don't start multiple threads as it becomes more difficult to keep track of them. I have merged them for you so please continue in this thread as it will be easier for both of us. I gather that you have already downloaded the registry fix but I recommend you to try and apply it again. Please download the attached archive and extract it. If you are unsure on how to open the archive, use the instructions from here and continue. After you have extracted the archive, you should obtain a file labeled Fix CD Drive.reg. Double-click on the file and you will be asked whether you want to import the information into the registry or not. Answer Yes to the prompt and sometime later another dialog box will pop up informing you that the operation was successful. After you have done the above, reboot your computer. You should now be able to access and use your CD drive. Fix CD Drive.zip Note: Using the above registry fix might cause some programs to dysfunction or work incorrectly. In that case, please reinstall the affected programs to resolve their respective errors. Hope that helps. -- Goku __________________ Have a problem? Then why not join Free PC Help. If we have helped you, then please help us keep this site running by donating here.

19-12-2008, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
jesushr3 Status: Free PC Help New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Operating System: Windows Vista - Ultimate PC Experience: Some Experience	fix cd zip Thanks for your help, I just tried the zip file and rebooted but it still will not work? I do not understand? it was eorking just fine one minute and the next minute it wasn't?

19-12-2008, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goku Status: Free PC Help Long Term Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: India Posts: 1,429 Operating System: Windows XP - Professional PC Experience: Intermediate	OK, do the following. Go to Device Manager and expand the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers category. Right-click on each of the listed devices and select the Properties option. Switch to the Advanced Settings tab (if present) and see which one says ATAPI CD-ROM or something similar. Do this for all other present IDE controllers and uninstall the ones which are related to your CD / DVD drive. Reboot the computer. Does your CD / DVD drive work now? -- Goku __________________ Have a problem? Then why not join Free PC Help. If we have helped you, then please help us keep this site running by donating here. Last edited by Goku; 04-01-2009 at 02:57 AM.. Reason: Organized Instructions

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