20 Most Recent Pacific Digital (U-30106) CD-RW Burner Questions & Answers

Ebay, or if you arent into auctions you can try directly from pacific digital, they can ship to you. Tell them you didnt have one when you bought it, maybe they will give it to you for free.

This device is meant only for CDs. However, the drive is an internal CDRW with IDE interface. You can substitute some DVDRW drives, but some DVD drives are picky about voltage and amperage. This enclosure is on the weak side for most DVDRW drives. You'll want to find a DVDRW that can work on as low as 8VDC on the 12VDC line. And the drive can't draw any more than .75A on the 12VDC line either. If the drive requires higher amounts, yor system may only recognize the drive as being connected to your system, but it'll never have the power to read the disc, and just kick it out after spinning the disc around for a short time.

No need of Device driver. You actually need Burning software for example nero burning or some one other as you like.

Click the link and ask for your power cord by online shopping.
http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Digital-U30106-24x10x40-Internal/dp/B00005R5CB
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Use this link for "upgrade" http://www.fixya.com/support/p249948-pacific_digital_u_30106_cd_rw_burner

i dont get what your saying cause if your going to fix it yourself you just need another out of use cd rom but if your looking for the power supply it might be cheaper replacen the burner buy and return this works well

To get it open: there is a small hole on the front of the unit. Take an unbent paperclip and slowly but firmly push into that hole. The drawer should slide out enough for you to grab it. Not showing up in windows explorer: google for: upper lower filters dvd drive windows (put your windows version here) That will tell you what registry entry to remove. Be careful in the registry. Caveat emptor.

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Welcome to Fixya. I would like to know if this is happening on all other CD's and DVD's? When was the last time you were able to use the device? Please try to use a different cd or dvd to check if the dvdrom is not reading all type of disk. Please provide information needed to be able to provide you the information about the issue.
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So what is the issue you are having with this burner I cannot answer you right now so reply with an issue with more of an explanation so maybe we can solve the problem. Thank you. John

If you can get an adapter with the correct connector, you could try to make your own power adapter, or even convert an iOmega adapter.
The Pacific Digital 1930-24 uses the following pinout voltages: 1 = +12VDC ; 2 = +5VDC ; 3 = RTN/CMN ; 4 = +5VDC ; 5 = RTN/CMN. The pinout DOES NOT follow a clockwise or counter clockwise position. The pinout starts at the bottom with pin 1 by itself, above it is Pin 2 & 4 above that. On the opposite side is 3 with 5 on top. Or you can view the following image: http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7204/minidin5p.gif
iOmega external CDRWs have the +5VDC and RTN pins swapped.

http://camera.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/pacific_digital/memoryframe_usb_digital_photo_frame_mf810_mf810s.html

make sure you have the latest WINDVD software and latest drivers for the drive. You can go to control panel, perfomance & maintenance, system, device manager, and update drivers. Or just go to manufacture's website and download them from there.

Pacific Digital could be using a Nec drive.
try: http://list.driverguide.com/list/company1231/index.html

Yes it does this is an INTERNAL model and you should be looking fo a connector about 1" wide and 1/4 thick

These pics show you what to look for

Note the shape it should only go in one way.

If you dont have any spare connections most computer shops sell a
1 into 2 adaptor that will get you going see the pics again for more idea.

Take a look at this link for a IDE to USB 2.0 cable set. I use one for a hard drive and it's bomb.
just make sure the cd dvd drive has the jumpers set to master. you can also run sata drives with it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-TO-SATA-IDE-Hard-Drive-Adapter-Converter-Cable_W0QQitemZ270386881353QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Cables_Adapters?hash=item3ef4506349&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|240%3A1309|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

if you have any questions let me know.
Good Luck