Plextor PX-716UF

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Operaghost

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My external plextor cannot write to dvds for some reason. Every time I try I get errors no matter what software I use.

I've installed the latest firmware, and according to plextor this drive uses no drivers w/ USB, so....what the hell is wrong with this thing?
 
How old is it? Does it still read dvds or write cds? I have an old sony DRU-500A that refuses to read dvds, but it will read cds and I think it will still write dvds as well. Sounds like it could just be broken.
 
Its only about 3 years old. It reads anything fine. Writes to CD's fine, and it has had VERY little wear and tear on it.

What I don't get is why I can't find any drivers for the device? Is that because its external?
 
I had the exact same problem. Had to throw it away. The only thing I could think was that it burned out because I left it on 24/7. Never buying plextor stuff ever again.
 
Ya I haven't even left it on much.

I haven't even had it plugged in for most of the time I've had it. Oh well. I'm using crappy memorex media, but there is no reason that would be 100% fail due to that.

I just think the writing capability of the drive sucks, and there is ZERO support from Plextor on the drive.
 
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