I have a Sony DVD/CD Rewritable drive that tries to eject but doesn't. It is model # DW-D22A. Is this a problem I might be able to fix or would I be better off getting a new drive?

Is the drive listed under My Computer?

Check Device Manager in Safe Mode by pressing F8 during boot. Right click My Computer > Manage. Select Device Manager > View > Show Hidden Devices. Now delete all DVD/CD-ROMs and reboot. Windows will say "New Hardware Found" and install.

Go to www.download.com Type cnet_dvdrepair_zip this program will work in most cases bringing back the cd rom and dvd driver.

The drive is compatible with the following DVD Disc:

WRITE SpeedDVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RWDVD+R DL

DVD-R DL

If you are unable to burn using those disc then the burner is defective.

If you want to watch a dvd then you would need to purchase or download a program to watch the DVD movies.

may be it's only a DVD ROM drive not a combo,
you will need a combo to read both DVD and CD
if it was reading CDs earlier then the CDs might have scratch in them, try with new CD.
did u make changes to the cables inside, if you did check if the cabels are connected properly to the drive

Hi,

Try on VLC player or GOM Player.
I hope that this has been very helpful for you

You need drivers

I have not been very successful i rebuilding these dvd drives and to tell you the truth it is no longer financially feasable considering I can order a Samsung Multi-format cd/dvd drive for around 25 dollars on E-Bay. You can always just pull the tray out and push it in, but eventually down the line that will start causing problems. Depending on your system, replacing or upgrading the Optical drive is one of the easiest upgrades you can do.

You can try the Sony website or go here:http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/210528/sony-dw-u50a-dvd+-r-+-rw-drive-firmware-1.5a-free-download.html

1. go to device manager / right click on cd drive / uninstall driver / reboot and windows will reinstall driver 2. go to My computer right click on cd drive properties - check digital cd playback recording - check enable cd recording on this drive driver - update or uninstall reboot your computer Goodluck!