Re: CLI tools for checking out CDROM drive
On Sun, 27 May 2007 16:39:54 +0200
Nigel Henry <cave.dnb@tiscali.fr> wrote:
> I've got a Sony CD-RW CRX230E on this machine, which until recently
> appeared to be working ok. Now I'm getting a "No Media Found" when
> trying to mount a data CD. When I first noticed this, I tried an
> audio cd, and that played ok, but now I find that the cdplayer just
> says "no disc". Neither can I boot live cd's now, even though the
> cdrom is first to boot from.
>
> The drive is detected in the BIOS as master on IDE1, which is
> correct, and dmesg shows that it's there on IRQ15, and KDE's info
> lists a load of different stuff about the drive.
>
> I havn't changed the cable yet, just unplugged, and replugged it from
> both ends. When I put a disc in the green light comes on for a bit,
> and there is a touch of HD activity, and another couple of flickers
> of the light.
>
> Is there some CLI tool in Debian Etch, or Lenny that I can use to
> thoroughly check out the cdrom drive?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions, including telling me that the darned
> thing has died.
>
> Nigel.
>
>
Just an idea: the lens may be dirty. I would check that before
committing major changes. Use a lens-cleaner CD, then try again.
--
Szia:
Nyizsa.
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