power calibration error

[bof]

hi guys! i have a samsung CD RW and i'm using nero 6. each time i try to burn a cd i get a "power calibration error" at 5%. i tried reinstalling the driver but i didn't change anything.

 

[CasTroLTraN]

try burning at a slower speed

 

[stevty2889]

yes, try using a slower speed. Also some system specs might be useful, especialy PSU..a cheap or generic PSU could cause that problem..

 

[bacillus]

Have you tried a different make of media?

 

[bof]

thx for the replies. i was able to burn CDS at 52x, 48x, and now it just stop dead . I didnt use it for about 1 month too, but i don't think it could have fvcked my burner. i tried burning at lower speeds like 30x but...u know what happened.

 

[bof]

i have a "passo" psu or noname if u want, i dont think it's a good brand, i didnt try other media make. but i dont think these 2 things could resolve the prob. because i have been using this rig for 6 months now, an it worked well till yesterday

 

[stevty2889]

It could still be the PSU, as components can degrade over time, but it may just be that your drive is going bad.

Also there seems to be a lot of people having problems with samsung burners on this forum..

 

[Thegonagle]

Specks of dust in just the right place in the optics could cause this. Pull out the CD-R drive, take the cover off, and dust it out with canned "air." Use short, careful, low-power air bursts around the laser eye area, as the focusing mechanism is fragile. Assuming it's not bad media (easy to rule out) or a PSU problem (more difficult to rule out, but if you're not experiencing other stability issues, don't jump to conclusions), this is the average user's best hope for fixing a malfunctioning optical drive.

 

[bof]

i dont thing the psu is faulty because my system is stable. i think i'm gonna exchange it, the warranty still valid, i was just too lazy to remove the piece of sh!t (aka samsung CDRW)and bring it to the shop. and this is not the first time i have probs with it, grrrrrr... samsung!!!!!!!!! anyway thx for your time guys.