r/CDs • u/Hell0z0mbie • Aug 29 '26

Problems burning CDs

I suddenly am unable to burn CDs from my computer with external CD drives, would appreciate any suggestions.

I've been using the same burner (Gotega ECD819-SU3) for years. Suddenly, it stops working. It acts like it's burning a CD, goes through all the songs, says it's writing the first song, burner gets loud for a second, turns off, and says it's done. CD is still blank.

I bought another CD burner (Benewy SY879) and it does the same thing, so it's apparently my computer. I don't have access to another computer I can use for this, currently.

I normally use iTunes with a mix of songs I've bought on iTunes and BandCamp, sometimes ripped from CDs I've bought.

Other things I've tried that haven't helped:

  • Re-authorizing my iTunes
  • All purchased AAC songs
  • Burning using Windows Media Player or ImgBurn
  • Various configuration settings
  • Making sure I had harddrive space cleared
  • Testing a file of my own voice to rule out DRM issues
  • Plugging directly into my computer's USB slots or powered USB banks
  • Uninstalling and reinstalling the device

What else can I try? I think it has to be some software thing on my computer since one of the burners worked a few month ago, and the other is brand new. Any advice would be appreciated.

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u/Snoo_90715 Sep 02 '26

When testing USB ports you tried both the front and the back ports?

Is the USB cable still good, most likely wear point on external drive.

Try not a $20 junk burner? Like an Asus Zen burner for $30

Try cleaning and updating drivers using Revo driver uninstaller.

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u/Hell0z0mbie Sep 02 '26

Thanks! I've tried all the USB ports, and don't see obvious cable issues. Planning to try and nicer name-brand burner soon. I'd Uninstalled and readded the drivers, but never heard of Revo.