Sony DVD writer problem........

[realdan]

Here are your options.A firmware update may solve your problem but chances of that are slim.If its a AWG-170 drive (DRU 170C) then the latest firmware is 1.74.(You wont find this update on sony website..i got it from cdfreaks.) Update it and see what happens.

I couldnt find firmware version 1.74 anywhere on cdfreaks.com

 

[Orionz]

Plz Provide the link to 1.74

 

[damnthenet]

Both multisession and non-multisession DVD-R dont work............. they work in other PCs.......

 

[topgear]

Why don't post a e-mail to sony support service regarding your problem. They might have the solution.

 

[dheeraj_kumar]

Naah, this is a very common problem with Optiarc drives... Either flash your firmware or exchange for another drive, those are the only solutions.

 

[Beta Waves]

After installing 173_rpc1 DVD Decrypter is not detecting my AW-G170a Drive.

N Changing cable will not make any job.....

You have to flash your firmware with the one which is meant for your drive ... Check your model no correctly ..... Once you flash a wrong version of firmware . Your drive will become permanently in accessible ...

 

[vvvaishakh]

My drive is the same RW G170-A. Here is my firmware (version 1.74).
*rapidshare.com/files/103875623/AWG170A_1.4.rar

Me too having the same problems with this drive (cannot read many of my DVDs). No problem with the writing!!!

 

[realdan]

i think all those who have the g170a which is having problem reading or writing the dvd and out of warranty should collect it and together chuck them at sony office