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123648 2003-02-25 00:09:00 HI Guys

I have an old Pentium 133 computer that I want to give to a relative but it does not have a CD ROM .

I have taken an old CD (Teac 55A) drive from another old chugger, along with its related sound card (SoundBlaster 16) and installed it into the Pentium 133 .

The problem is I cannot make it go . The device manager says that the CD is OK .

The first couple of times I tried to activate the CD the screen turned to a muddy maize of dots and the computer hung . Now if I try to use Explorer or access the CD the computer hangs for a short time then reboots .

Can anyone help me with this problem?

Cheers Oldfart
oldfart (3118)
123649 2003-02-25 02:59:00 The device manager does not do very stringent testing. :D

It seems to have a Panasonic interface (is it plugged into the right header on the SB card?).

The second link google.co.nz gives for "teac 55a" will get you a W95 driver for it. That might be worth a try.
Graham L (2)
123650 2003-02-26 07:05:00 Hi Graham L

Thanks for that . I will try it tonight .

oldfart
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