Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S - Club CDFreaks

Wyndham · 30-04-2007

My MV Mobeus (a Rock Computers UK brand) has an 852S which has just ceased to do anything except read some CDs. This is the second unit that has failed in exactly the same way in 2.5 years, the first being replaced under warrenty by Rock. I have waded through dozens of posts complaining about this model and since no-one seems to have come up with a solution, simple or otherwise am about to replace the drive.

It looks to me like the computer will only accept this model due to the placement of the eject button but I would really like to avoid giving Lite-On any more cash so can anyone help me with a suggestion for a replacement drive with the same functions? Nothing fancy, just something that will do the job. I've been offered a Panasonic unit (one of the UJ series, I think) - are they any good?

Thanks in advance.

**CCRomeo** · 30-04-2007

With todays burners 2.5 years is not so bad.

kg_evilboy · 30-04-2007

Panasonic? Hmm... from what I've heard the firmware support for these drives isn't exactly great.
How about a NEC? Their slim drives have a good reputation.

Wyndham · 30-04-2007

That's two drives gone west in 2.5 years.....

NEC: I'll see if anyone has one in town. Thanks.

bevills1 · 30-04-2007

I've read some bad customer reviews on the Panasonic and would avoid it. I've also read many NEC forum posts for NEC drives not reading -R burned discs. I've read some very good customer reviews on Samsung slim drives, and I've had 5 to 6 years and still counting flawless use with a Pioneer 107D on the PC. Based on reviews I've read and my experience I'd choose either the Samsung or Pioneer for myself.

Wyndham · 30-04-2007

I'll check around tomorrow to see what's available here in Chiang Mai. There's plenty of desktop gear but less in the way of notebook components. Thanks for the suggestions.

*Bob* · 30-04-2007

I really haven't seen any posts on good notebook/laptop drives except for NEC's but i haven't looked in awhile. I'll be in the same boat when mine bites the dust. I have a Sony Q58A (SOSW-832S i think it is) but i'm not impressed with it but it works in a pinch.

Wyndham · 01-05-2007

I ended up with a Sony/NEC Optiarc AD-7530A as being the only one available that fitted my computer. After three hours it's still working so I've got my fingers crossed. Thanks to those who posted.

asixcents · 04-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyndham

I ended up with a Sony/NEC Optiarc AD-7530A as being the only one available that fitted my computer. After three hours it's still working so I've got my fingers crossed. Thanks to those who posted.

Hi Wyndham,

I'm having a problem that is similar to yours. I also have a SOSW-852S that I need to replace on my laptop (Averatec 6220). Lite-On told me that if the dimensions of replacement DVD drive is the same, it should be compatible with my laptop.

What I want to ask you is: Is the Optiarc you bought for you computer the same dimension with the SOSW-852S?

Also, is it right the dimensions differ among the drives?

Thanks in advance.

xeony2k · 3 Days Ago

Looking for info on this drive as well and suitable replacements. My Averatec 6200 series laptop uses this drive and for whatever reason it keeps popping open now. Anyway, I'm thinking it is possible a hardware failure and need to find a replacement drive that hopefully isn't an arm and a leg.

30-04-2007	#1 (permalink)
Wyndham New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> My MV Mobeus (a Rock Computers UK brand) has an 852S which has just ceased to do anything except read some CDs. This is the second unit that has failed in exactly the same way in 2.5 years, the first being replaced under warrenty by Rock. I have waded through dozens of posts complaining about this model and since no-one seems to have come up with a solution, simple or otherwise am about to replace the drive. It looks to me like the computer will only accept this model due to the placement of the eject button but I would really like to avoid giving Lite-On any more cash so can anyone help me with a suggestion for a replacement drive with the same functions? Nothing fancy, just something that will do the job. I've been offered a Panasonic unit (one of the UJ series, I think) - are they any good? Thanks in advance.

30-04-2007	#2 (permalink)
CCRomeo Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Smilieville ~~~~~~~ Middle Earth, USA Posts: 3,850	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S With todays burners 2.5 years is not so bad. __________________ Panasonic DMR ES25 with DiMax Grex Panasonic DMR EZ27 with Sima GoDVD CT-200 LiteOn LVW-5005A with SHW 160P6S drive SN:0102-1840-0098-P0SB Hacked LiteOn LVW-5005B with SHW 160P6S drive SN:0102--1140-0098-P0SB Hacked DVRs repalyTV 5000, Scintific Atlanta Explorer 8000 DVD Burners: Liteon:2x SHW-160P6S, SHM 165H6S, LH-20A1P, LH-18A1P; Sony DRU-120C, AWQ170A-B2 DVD Players: Panasonic 2x DVD S52, DVD S1; Philips DVP5140/37DVP642/17, RCA DRC257N, Magnavox MWD200G Others: Scintific Atlanta 3100, Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U, Toshiba VCRs W808 SVHS, W704 VHS click here to become a member of cdfreaks.com

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kg_evilboy Sneaker Fetishist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sneaker heaven Posts: 5,300	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S Panasonic? Hmm... from what I've heard the firmware support for these drives isn't exactly great. How about a NEC? Their slim drives have a good reputation. __________________ My collection: 2x Plextor PX-716A 1.09, Lite-On SHW-16H5S @ 1635S YS0Z, Samsung TS-L632B TS01, Lite-On LTR-16101B TS0W, LG GCE-8527B 1.01 LG GSA-H10N @ H12N UJ12 (dead), BenQ DW1650 BCIC (sold) Canon Pixma iP4300 For details on my other (sneaker) collection, please PM me! (You must be into sneakers too to get your info ) Sneaker Fun Fact: When Circa was developing a pro shoe for Chad Muska, he requested a stash pocket to run the entire length of the tongue. When designers asked The Muska if he really needed that much stash room, he replied, “Yo, I gots a lotta weed to fit in there, man!” Code: T6 C1 L2(s)v h d++ a- w++ c+ y+ f+ t+ k s m1- q-

30-04-2007	#4 (permalink)
Wyndham New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S That's two drives gone west in 2.5 years..... NEC: I'll see if anyone has one in town. Thanks.

30-04-2007	#5 (permalink)
bevills1 CD Freaks Die Hard Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,021	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S I've read some bad customer reviews on the Panasonic and would avoid it. I've also read many NEC forum posts for NEC drives not reading -R burned discs. I've read some very good customer reviews on Samsung slim drives, and I've had 5 to 6 years and still counting flawless use with a Pioneer 107D on the PC. Based on reviews I've read and my experience I'd choose either the Samsung or Pioneer for myself.

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30-04-2007	#6 (permalink)
Wyndham New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S I'll check around tomorrow to see what's available here in Chiang Mai. There's plenty of desktop gear but less in the way of notebook components. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Bob I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for my zigzags ~ I come from the no place and i go to the no where Posts: 15,846	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S I really haven't seen any posts on good notebook/laptop drives except for NEC's but i haven't looked in awhile. I'll be in the same boat when mine bites the dust. I have a Sony Q58A (SOSW-832S i think it is) but i'm not impressed with it but it works in a pinch. __________________ "You've got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My New Build is Finished. Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com Keith Richards ~ "If You Want The Last Laugh........Join The Rolling Stones"

01-05-2007	#8 (permalink)
Wyndham New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S I ended up with a Sony/NEC Optiarc AD-7530A as being the only one available that fitted my computer. After three hours it's still working so I've got my fingers crossed. Thanks to those who posted.

3 Days Ago	#10 (permalink)
xeony2k New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 15	Re: Replacement for Lite-On SOSW-852S Looking for info on this drive as well and suitable replacements. My Averatec 6200 series laptop uses this drive and for whatever reason it keeps popping open now. Anyway, I'm thinking it is possible a hardware failure and need to find a replacement drive that hopefully isn't an arm and a leg.

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