Can it burn dvd

Replace the Drive with any LG DVD RW Drive

Sorry, but the CRX880A is only a CD burner - no DVD's
mpawlak908

Use device manager to remove the dvd/cd unit, and then reboot the computer. Vista will locate the unit and install the driver.

It is possible that the dvd/cd unit has failed and requires repair or replacement

buy new dvd rw cd rom

To my knowledge, that is a firmware issue. Go to http://www.sony-optiarc.us/en/support-service/downloads/fw_cd-writer-dv-series3.htm and click the last link, which is the firmware download.zip for your updated firmware. Install that, and try again. If you have any problems, repost and i can try helping again. 
Sean Huffstickler

if the cd/dvd drive is not listed in my computer or its if its not listed in device manager try this

delete the upper and lower filter from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM
\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

once you click on the last folder to the right you will find upper or lower filters .....delete both and restart the computer and it should work

Visit below link and pick up one of then which you feel easy.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t276061-optiarc_cd_rw_crx880a_ata_device

Thanks

CD drive itself is bad. Replace optical drive.

Did you try to click "Troubleshoot" on the page that reported "cannot start" ?


Did you try to click on the device, and choose "uninstall" ?
Then, rebooting Windows should cause Windows to "find new hardware", and properly configure the DVD/CD drive.

try to check in bios, is your dvd recognised in bios ?
if yes, it windows issues, try ms support :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060