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LG external DVD burner not detected

greg76 -  
 Mjb100 -
Hello,

I just bought an LG GP08 Lite external DVD burner for my laptop, but when I plug in the double USB into the PC, it is not detected.
The burner is powered by the PC, and I even inserted the installation CD that came with it; the disk is spinning, but still nothing shows up on the PC!

I don't know much about this, could someone help me?
Thanks in advance.
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7 answers

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    fumsou Posted messages 225 Status Member 12
     
    Hello,
    I installed an external LG GP08 Lite DVD burner, I see that it has been recognized in My Computer, but I have a problem with the CD. When I put it in this drive, it seems to not align properly, I don't understand and also the manual is in English, I don't get anything, could you send me a manual in French!!!!
    Thank you
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    1. Mjb100
       
      Hello,

      I have the same issue as you all with the LG GP08 reader. I notice that you haven't received any response, no help. Is this product really that bad?

      Please let me know if anyone has a solution.

      Mjb
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  2. Nikos
     
    Hello, I have the same problem! I have an HP Mini 110 and I just got the LG GP 08 Lite but without success!! Have you managed to get it working since?
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    1. gregitalia
       
      Actually, I didn't do anything and in the end it worked!
      I'm sorry I can't help you.
      Good luck in your search.
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  3. MilsD
     
    Good evening everyone,

    Same issue, NOT recognizing my LG Portable Super Multi Drive GP08 Lite.

    I simply changed the USB cable!! It works perfectly now...

    Have a nice evening,
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    1. azerty1959
       
      Thank you MilsD; I took the USB cable from my Canon camera that I had on hand and the GP08 that was refusing to be recognized and wouldn’t accept any discs is reading them now. GREAT.
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  4. pena
     
    I'm like you, with XP home! Same reasons, same punishments! I don’t understand anything anymore!
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    1. sam
       
      the same problem with me :s
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  6. FREDO
     
    I HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, AND I WORK UNDER XP PRO SP3.
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  7. fumsou
     
    Hello,
    to contact me with the USB key, I have to connect to a port at the back of the PC, because the connection at the front doesn't work, and this way I can get the connection. I go to "My Computer," and I see that my USB key is recognized.....
    Try always if you understood, this is the only info I can give you.
    See you and don't lose hope.
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  8. Arnaud
     
    Hello,
    I have exactly the same problem with a LG GP08NU40 and I'm on Windows 7/x64/Ultimate on a Vaio series Z. The drive is detected but it often takes several minutes before it can read a CD/DVD that is inserted. And that's when it works because most of the time, the disc is never detected. Sometimes (rarely) I get a message saying there was a problem with a device (in which case the drive is not detected) and I once had a Windows crash.
    I read on forums that there could be a power issue (insufficient through the USB ports) so I added a USB hub with external power, which didn’t change anything.
    On the LG website, there are no driver or firmware updates for my model.
    What a crap!
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