Optical Drive (CD DVD) Testing - Revision history

Elizabeth: /* Install an optical drive */added tested by sticker

2010-03-12T02:01:00Z

Install an optical drive: added tested by sticker

Ragnabomb: Optical drive testing

2010-02-16T19:51:19Z

Optical drive testing

Elizabeth: /* Install an optical drive */ dvd drives go straight to build untested

2010-01-22T01:21:36Z

Install an optical drive: dvd drives go straight to build untested

Elizabeth: /* Install an optical drive */ edits to optical drive testing

2009-12-02T21:09:20Z

Install an optical drive: edits to optical drive testing

Elizabeth: edited optical testing

2009-12-02T20:19:07Z

edited optical testing

Wwatson: /* CD/DVD Drive Testing */

2009-08-18T23:39:14Z

CD/DVD Drive Testing

Wwatson: /* CD/DVD Drive Testing */

2009-08-18T23:27:10Z

CD/DVD Drive Testing

Wwatson: /* CD/DVD Drive Testing */

2009-08-18T23:06:25Z

CD/DVD Drive Testing

Wwatson: /* CD/DVD Drive Testing */

2009-08-18T22:22:22Z

CD/DVD Drive Testing

Wwatson: /* CD/DVD Drive Testing */

2009-08-18T22:17:57Z

CD/DVD Drive Testing

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 #On the new windows make sure the following options are selected: 'Burn image directly without saving to disc', 'Use burnproof', and 'Eject after burning' then press 'Burn'. If the burn is not successful within five minutes or if you get any errors during the process, try a DVD of a different type before recycling the drive.
 #when the burn is completed the disc should eject on its own, but not always, manually eject if needed. Load the disc back in the drive and wait for the DVD to show up on the desktop again, once it does double-click on the DVD icon and verify that Test 1 is on the disk.
-#If Test 1 is verified eject the disc and label the drive with its functions and your initials, Examples: DVD-RW/CD-RW CF, DVD+RW/CD-RW CF.
+#If Test 1 is verified eject and put on a "Tested By" sticker with your initials.

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 When testing CD or DVD drives it's safe to go under the “if it fails, try another disc” rule. If we don't mention this in the more detailed instructions below, it's probably implied. If the drive fails a task (that it should be able to do) twice, it's a good bet that it's a bad drive and it can be recycled.
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 ==Install an optical drive==
-*Grab a drive from the incoming box/crate. Make sure that the jumpers on the back are set to 'Master' (unfortunately, there is no set jumper pattern, but the drive itself should give you a diagram, or already be set up). If there are no jumper pins, continue as normal.
+#Grab a drive from the incoming box/crate. Make sure that the jumpers on the back are set to 'Master' (on most drives the Master position is the one closest to the IDE or SATA output, not always though). If there are no jumper pins, continue as normal.
- Note:
+#Power down the testing computer and plug in the IDE (or SATA – with supported machine) cable and power cable and slide the drive into the test computer gently, taking extra care not to damage the cables.
- *DVDs go straight to build untested.
+#Boot up the computer into Ubuntu.
- *If the CD/-R/-RW drive is not a 'High Speed' or 'Ultra Speed' drive, or if the drive is older than the year 2002, go ahead and recycle it now.
+ '''Note''': Pay close attention to the capabilities of the drives you are testing, there
-*Power down the testing computer and plug in the IDE (or SATA – with supported machine) cable and power cable and slide the drive into the test computer. It doesn't have to be screwed down. Boot up Ubuntu.
+ are many different types of drives with many different  combinations of functions
-*If the drive is a DVD-RW, test for DVD playback (2) and DVD-RW writing (1).
+ that you need to be aware of when you are testing  optical drives.
-*If the drive is a DVD/CD-RW test for DVD playback (2) and CD-RW writing (1).
+ -The basic features on the drives we test:
-*If the drive is a DVD-R test for DVD playback (2) and audio playback (4).
+ CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
-*If the drive is a CD-RW test for CD-RW writing (1) and audio playback (4).
+ -These features are often combined into a combo drive, examples:
-*If the drive passes all tests and isn't destined for recycling, add a label indicating what type of drive it is (DVD-RW/CD-RW, etc), and write 'OK'.
+ CD-R/DVD-RW, CD-RW/DVD-R, CD-R/DVD+RW
-'''(1) Testing writing on CD-RW or DVD-RW drives'''
+'''(1) Testing CD audio playback'''
-	If you are testing a DVD-RW drive, use a DVD-RW disc instead, but follow the same steps.
+#Insert a testing audio CD into the drive, Rythmbox Media Player should start automatically.
-'''(2) Testing DVD playback'''
+#Insert a testing video DVD into the drive, VLC Media Player should start automatically.
-'''(3) Testing DVD-R writing Drives'''
+ '''Note''': if the drive writes both CDs and DVDs test its DVD writing capability,
-*Insert a DVD-R disc into the drive. Wait for the disc to show up on the desktop. If it doesn't, try another disc. If no disc shows up, recycle the drive.
+'''(4) Testing DVD-RW & DVD+RW writing'''
+#Note which type of DVD writing the drive is capable of, either DVD+RW,DVD-RW(which is notated on the drive as DVD/RW), or both. Insert the correct type of rewritable DVD into the drive, if it writes both types either one can be used. Wait up to one minute for the DVD to show up on the desktop. If it doesn't show try another DVD of the same type, if it still doesn't show up on the desktop try a DVD of a different type before recycling the drive.
-'''(4) Testing audio playback'''
+#Open Brasero and click on 'Data Project...'. Click 'Add' → 'Desktop' →'Test 1' (double click) → click 'Add'.
+#Make sure that your data DVD appears in the drop-down menu just to the left of the 'Burn' button, Hit 'Burn'. This should open up a new window.
-*Grab an audio CD and insert it into the disc drive. “Rhythmbox music player” should start.
+#On the new windows make sure the following options are selected: 'Burn image directly without saving to disc', 'Use burnproof', and 'Eject after burning' then press 'Burn'. If the burn is not successful within five minutes or if you get any errors during the process, try a DVD of a different type before recycling the drive.
-*If Rhythmbox doesn't start go to 'Applications' → 'Sound & Video' → 'Rhythmbox Music Player'. When it opens look for the audio CD under 'Devices' on the left.
+#when the burn is completed the disc should eject on its own, but not always, manually eject if needed. Load the disc back in the drive and wait for the DVD to show up on the desktop again, once it does double-click on the DVD icon and verify that Test 1 is on the disk.
-*Click the play button to start the music. If it sounds OK then the drive passes. If not, try another disc or recycle the drive.
+#If Test 1 is verified eject the disc and label the drive with its functions and your initials, Examples: DVD-RW/CD-RW CF, DVD+RW/CD-RW CF.

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 *Grab a drive from the incoming box/crate. Make sure that the jumpers on the back are set to 'Master' (unfortunately, there is no set jumper pattern, but the drive itself should give you a diagram, or already be set up). If there are no jumper pins, continue as normal.
-*If the CD/-R/-RW drive is not a 'High Speed' or 'Ultra Speed' drive, or if the drive is older than the year 2002, go ahead and recycle it now.
+ Note:
 *Power down the testing computer and plug in the IDE (or SATA – with supported machine) cable and power cable and slide the drive into the test computer. It doesn't have to be screwed down. Boot up Ubuntu.
 *If the drive is a DVD-RW, test for DVD playback (2) and DVD-RW writing (1).

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	* To verify a burn is successful eject the disc when burn is complete, reinsert and make sure it reads the data you burned. If so, the drive passes.		* To verify a burn is successful eject the disc when burn is complete, reinsert and make sure it reads the data you burned. If so, the drive passes.
	* Eject the disc and label the drive.		* Eject the disc and label the drive.
		+	Note: If you get a box asking you to save the project, click "Close without saving."

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-'''Install an optical drive'''
+==Install an optical drive==
 *Grab a drive from the incoming box/crate. Make sure that the jumpers on the back are set to 'Master' (unfortunately, there is no set jumper pattern, but the drive itself should give you a diagram, or already be set up). If there are no jumper pins, continue as normal.
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 *If the drive is a DVD-RW, test for DVD playback (2) and DVD-RW writing (1).
 *If the drive is a DVD/CD-RW test for DVD playback (2) and CD-RW writing (1).
-*If the drive is a DVD-R test for DVD playback (2) and DVD-R writing (3).
+*If the drive is a DVD-R test for DVD playback (2) and audio playback (4).
 *If the drive is a CD-RW test for CD-RW writing (1) and audio playback (4).
 *If the drive passes all tests and isn't destined for recycling, add a label indicating what type of drive it is (DVD-RW/CD-RW, etc), and write 'OK'.
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 '''(1) Testing writing on CD-RW or DVD-RW drives'''
-	//If you are testing a DVD-RW drive, use a DVD-RW disc instead, but follow the same steps.
+	If you are testing a DVD-RW drive, use a DVD-RW disc instead, but follow the same steps.
-*Insert a CD-RW into the drive. Wait for the CD to show up on the desktop. This may take a little while. If it looks like the CD isn't going to show up, try another CD-RW. If no disk shows up, recycle the drive.
+*Insert a CD-RW into the drive. Wait up to 1 minute for the CD-RW to show up on the desktop. If it doesn't show try another CD-RW. If no disk shows up, recycle the drive.
 *When the disc does show up, right click the icon and select 'Blank disc...' Follow the prompts to clear the data on the disc. !! Make sure you select the 'Fast Blank' option. !! [If this fails, try a different disc...] --If the disc is ejected when it's done, put it back in.
-*Open Brasero and click on 'Data Project...'. Click 'Add' → 'Desktop' →'Test 1' (double click) → Testfile9 → 'Add' to add the test file to the data project.
+*Open Brasero and click on 'Data Project...'. Click 'Add' → 'Desktop' →'Test 1' (double click) → click 'Add'.
-*Hit 'Burn'. This should open up a new window. First click 'Properties' and make sure all the boxes are checked (√). Hit 'Ok' then 'Burn'.
+*Hit 'Burn'. This should open up a new window. First click 'Properties' and make sure all boxes, except 2, are checked (√). Hit 'Ok' then 'Burn'.
-*If the burn is successful a box will pop up and the disc will eject. In a few seconds the tray will close and be verified. A timer / progress bar should show up. If the burn is not verified within five minutes (5:00), or if you get any errors during the process, the burn failed. Try again with a new disc (if that fails too, recycle the drive).
+* If the burn is not verified within five minutes (5:00), or if you get any errors during the process, the burn failed. Try again with a new disc (if that fails too, recycle the drive).
-*If the burn was successful the disc icon should appear on the desktop. Double click to open and make sure that 'Testfile9' is there. If so, the drive passes.
+* To verify a burn is successful eject the disc when burn is complete, reinsert and make sure it reads the data you burned. If so, the drive passes.
-*Eject the disc.
+* Eject the disc and label the drive.
 '''(2) Testing DVD playback'''
-*Grab a good DVD and insert it into the drive (you may have to check the back of the disc for scratches – if it is too scratched up the disc won't work).
+*Grab a good DVD and insert it into the drive.
 *If the drive recognizes the DVD it should automatically start playing. If not, go to 'Applications' → 'Sound & Video' → 'Movie Player'. Go to the 'Movie' menu and click on 'Play Disc'.
 *Watch the movie for a few minutes. If you notice any jerkiness in the picture/audio, or locking up, or if the DVD just won't play, then try another disc or recycle.

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	'''Optical Drive testing flowchart!'''		'''Optical Drive testing flowchart!'''

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	When testing CD or DVD drives it's safe to go under the “if it fails, try another disc” rule. If we don't mention this in the more detailed instructions below, it's probably implied. If the drive fails a task (that it should be able to do) twice, it's a good bet that it's a bad drive and it can be recycled.		When testing CD or DVD drives it's safe to go under the “if it fails, try another disc” rule. If we don't mention this in the more detailed instructions below, it's probably implied. If the drive fails a task (that it should be able to do) twice, it's a good bet that it's a bad drive and it can be recycled.
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		+	'''Optical Drive testing flowchart!'''
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		+	[[Image:CD_DVD_flowchart.png]]

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	*If the drive is a DVD-R test for DVD playback (2) and DVD-R writing (3).		*If the drive is a DVD-R test for DVD playback (2) and DVD-R writing (3).
	*If the drive is a CD-RW test for CD-RW writing (1) and audio playback (4).		*If the drive is a CD-RW test for CD-RW writing (1) and audio playback (4).
		+	*If the drive passes all tests and isn't destined for recycling, add a label indicating what type of drive it is (DVD-RW/CD-RW, etc), and write 'OK'.