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Hey does any 1 know if lg dvd burners are good?

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Short answer: LG made perfectly serviceable DVD writers in that era — many users saw no problems — but performance and long‑term reliability depend on the exact model, firmware updates, and the discs you use. Thanks to and for the firsthand reports; below is practical, model‑neutral guidance for choosing, installing and testing an optical drive.

Buying checklist

  • Know the exact model number and verify supported formats (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM, etc.).
  • Look for recent firmware updates and read burn‑quality reviews where possible.
  • Prefer drives with clear warranty/support and avoid obscure no‑name brands.

Quick install and recognition checklist

  • For older IDE (PATA) drives follow the drive label/manual for jumper positions (master/slave/cable‑select); SATA drives do not use jumpers.
  • Power down and confirm both power and data cables are seated correctly.
  • If the drive is not seen in BIOS/UEFI, try a different cable, a different port, or another PC to isolate the problem.
  • In the OS use Device Manager (or equivalent) to scan for hardware changes; remove any ghost entries for optical drives before replugging.
  • If discs burn but won’t verify or read reliably, update the drive firmware from the manufacturer and install up‑to‑date motherboard chipset drivers. Back up important data and follow the firmware instructions exactly.

Burning and test tips

  • Use good media (brand and dye matter), disable "max speed" if reliability is critical, and enable verification after burning.
  • Run a read/verify pass or a transfer‑rate test to confirm stable performance.
  • If problems persist after the above steps, try a different brand of media and consider RMA or swapping the unit.

Cautions: only flash firmware from the official vendor and back up the system before making registry edits or firmware flashes. For occasional burns, LG drives are fine; for heavy archival use, favor models with strong independent burn‑quality test results.

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I've bought 2 LG optical drives (one DVD, one CD burner), no problems. Hardly an indication of overall quality, but every bit helps.

I personally recommend Pioneer & NEC for DVD burners.

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I got an LG CD burner - no probs and well supported etc..
DONT BUY EMPEREX DVD BURNERS - THEY ARE REALLY POOR!

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but after u have installed it by yourself does the drive get roconised automatically?

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but after u have installed it by yourself does the drive get roconised automatically?

Yes, Windows should automatically install it for you. However, whether or not the BIOS detects it depends on whether or not you've set up the jumpers on the back of the drive correctly. ;)

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