Power Calibration Error

n00by · 14th June 2007, 1:39 PM

Hey Guys

ummm i just came to burn a CD and I got a power calibration error in nero

i have no idea what that means so I was hoping someone could shed some light

This is on the Asus F3JV in my sig by the way

here is a pic of the error

also lately sometimes I have to take a cd out and put it in a few times for it to spin up properly and be read by the computer

has my drive died???

should I take it back to where I bought it from?

SSJX · 14th June 2007, 2:20 PM

I had this exact same problem with my Pioneer 108D last year. Tried 3-4 different burning apps too to see if it was the software but nup.
The drive still reads discs, i just won't let it burn anymore --> duds all the time.

So yes, I suggest you get it replaced.

n00by · 14th June 2007, 2:38 PM

can anyone confirm/disprive this

thanks SSJX

lil_kimmo · 14th June 2007, 2:44 PM

BUY A MAC!!! hahahaha told you so many times before n00by BUY A SHINY SEXY NEW MAC it'll solve your problems....

other than that yeah i guess you can go get it replaced... if not... but your own and install it... if you can do it on the Asus not sure...

Peace out...

n00by · 14th June 2007, 2:48 PM

hahaha

anything more contructive lol...

its still well and truly under warranty so i wont be buying any drives myself

If Computer World will give me my money back i'll get a 14" Dell Latitude

If not maybe a newer Asus equivalent model - unless they decide to repair this one :S

sanjay · 14th June 2007, 7:18 PM

of course they'll decide to repair yours. its a $50 drive versus an entire new laptop...

...with warranties, after seven days the seller has every right to choose whatever form of repair they like.

n00by · 14th June 2007, 7:21 PM

so its definetley the drive screwing up?

SSJX · 14th June 2007, 7:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n00by

so its definetley the drive screwing up?

well have you tried other discs/blanks?
and other burning software?

n00by · 19th June 2007, 8:43 AM

okay the drive seems to have miraculously fixed itself but now if I put the laptop into hibernate from standby it wont resume and i just get this kinda dark purple screen - restart and windows boots fine :S - what's going on

n00by · 19th June 2007, 8:03 PM

ah any ideas guys - this is really annoying

will a reformat ot bios flash have any impact?

14th June 2007, 1:39 PM	#1
n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	Power Calibration Error Hey Guys ummm i just came to burn a CD and I got a power calibration error in nero i have no idea what that means so I was hoping someone could shed some light This is on the Asus F3JV in my sig by the way here is a pic of the error also lately sometimes I have to take a cd out and put it in a few times for it to spin up properly and be read by the computer has my drive died??? should I take it back to where I bought it from? __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades

14th June 2007, 2:20 PM	#2
SSJX Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,746	I had this exact same problem with my Pioneer 108D last year. Tried 3-4 different burning apps too to see if it was the software but nup. The drive still reads discs, i just won't let it burn anymore --> duds all the time. So yes, I suggest you get it replaced. __________________ Good Trader list: click here 164 unique users and counting Add your PSN ID to OCAU's Wiki Sony Vaio Club Member #2

14th June 2007, 2:38 PM	#3
n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	can anyone confirm/disprive this thanks SSJX __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades

14th June 2007, 2:48 PM	#5
n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	hahaha anything more contructive lol... its still well and truly under warranty so i wont be buying any drives myself If Computer World will give me my money back i'll get a 14" Dell Latitude If not maybe a newer Asus equivalent model - unless they decide to repair this one :S __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades

14th June 2007, 7:18 PM	#6
sanjay Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lockleys, Adelaide, SA Posts: 10,320	of course they'll decide to repair yours. its a $50 drive versus an entire new laptop... ...with warranties, after seven days the seller has every right to choose whatever form of repair they like. __________________ My Ride: MY02 Mitsubishi Ralliart Magna Build #75 - 5sp Manual, 2.5" exhaust with Pacemaker extractors, 17" Enkei Alloys Over 120 Successful Trades on OCAU - Most Recent: dche5390, Rugal, Tornhelm, ummmz, darknight84, bumography, b4sk3tb4ll3r, marktadros, MoveIt, Maxknott, NoBooze, bnyboy, Stooge007, caddy, the_rick, Soupratt, Doktor, Logik47, KraniX, Talisman, start, gizmo_melb, Omarko, Arkanite, WooKiE_MaN, PM for full list

14th June 2007, 2:44 PM	#4
lil_kimmo Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 113	BUY A MAC!!! hahahaha told you so many times before n00by BUY A SHINY SEXY NEW MAC it'll solve your problems.... other than that yeah i guess you can go get it replaced... if not... but your own and install it... if you can do it on the Asus not sure... Peace out...

14th June 2007, 7:21 PM	#7
n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	so its definetley the drive screwing up? __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades

19th June 2007, 8:43 AM	#9
n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	okay the drive seems to have miraculously fixed itself but now if I put the laptop into hibernate from standby it wont resume and i just get this kinda dark purple screen - restart and windows boots fine :S - what's going on __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades

19th June 2007, 8:03 PM	#10
n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	ah any ideas guys - this is really annoying will a reformat ot bios flash have any impact? __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades