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hi i just bought a dvdrw Toshiba sd-r6472 to change my old dvd\cdrw Teac on my Toshiba Satellite 2450-401. It doesnt work...and i get IDE #1 error message. I tried the dvd driver on a Sony notebook and it works very well...so i updated my bios and also tried put another Sony dvdrw drive in my notebook. I get the same message...so i read on some forums that on the Toshibas the cable select drives doesnt work. Some have to connect some pins to set the driver to slave. On the dvd driver there are not pins to set it to master or slave. So i thought maybe there exist some other solution to make work a Toshiba dvdrw drive with a Toshiba notebook...please help me...

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Short summary and context — OP reported an IDE #1 error after replacing the factory DVD/CD unit with a Toshiba SD‑R6472 on a Satellite 2450; other members including and later reported the same symptom and a hardware workaround in the replies. (daniweb.com)

Why it happens (concise): many slimline laptop optical drives use a 50‑pin ATAPI (JAE) connector and rely on the CSEL/device‑config line to present themselves as Master or Slave. If the laptop’s connector or BIOS doesn’t assert the expected CSEL signal, a replacement drive can present the wrong device status and the BIOS stops with an IDE error. The vendor manual for SD‑R6472 confirms it’s a 50‑pin ATAPI slimline drive, and independent pinout documentation shows the device‑config (CSEL) contact and nearby ground contact used to change that behavior. (manualslib.com)

Safer troubleshooting / practical next steps (in order):

  1. Test the new drive outside the notebook first with a slimline‑to‑USB/IDE adapter or in a desktop that accepts 50‑pin slimline drives — this proves the drive itself is OK without modifying anything.
  2. Reset the laptop (remove battery/AC, hold power 30s) and check BIOS/boot order and EC reset procedures before hardware changes.
  3. If the external test shows the drive is functional but the laptop still fails, the documented hardware fix is to change the drive’s configuration line to behave as the laptop expects. That has worked for many hobbyists, but it is a hardware modification (solder/bridge) and risks damage, warranty void, and accidental shorting of +5V pins — use ESD protection, avoid voltage pins, and prefer a reversible test (series resistor or temporary jumper) before permanent solder. If unsure, use an external USB drive or obtain a confirmed‑compatible OEM unit or professional service. (goughlui.com)

Bottom line: the forum reports are consistent (drive compatibility / CSEL mismatch) and there are safe alternatives (external adapter or OEM swap) if avoiding risky soldering. For step‑by‑step photos and the pinmap used by many hobbyists, see the illustrated pinout/notes cited above. (dschen.de)

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I would give five Star :idea: :idea: :idea: :idea: :idea: for the guy who found this work around. I really frustrated from this error message. I have Toshiba Satellite A45-S150. I bought SD-R6472 DVD burner. I thought I wasted the money. simpley I replaced new DVD Writer and it came out with IDE#1 Error message.

I followed the instruction as stated in this website. I sutter pin 45 and 47. It took me a while because it was very hard to do, because of very small pin. After done, when I inserted, right away, I did not see error message. It fixed the problem. It READ/Write and working Fine. Thanks for tips.

chicago :idea:

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I would give five Star :idea: :idea: :idea: :idea: :idea: for the guy who found this work around. I really frustrated from this error message. I have Toshiba Satellite A45-S150. I bought SD-R6472 DVD burner. I thought I wasted the money. simpley I replaced new DVD Writer and it came out with IDE#1 Error message.

I followed the instruction as stated in this website. I sutter pin 45 and 47. It took me a while because it was very hard to do, because of very small pin. After done, when I inserted, right away, I did not see error message. It fixed the problem. It READ/Write and working Fine. Thanks for tips.

chicago :idea:

This is the only solution for getting rid of this "IDE error problem" in toshiba notebooks. Just short pins 45 and 47...That's all !! It works realy. I thought I wasted my money but thanks to the information in this site, I am saved!!
Happy new year 2006vv :cheesy: :p

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