Hallo guys sorry for bothering you but i got a problem.
Since 2 days my dvd rom doesn’t read anything. If I put a cd inside ( or a dvd) and I go checking files inside it appear like if the cd is empty.
If try to turn XP on in the other way (F8) an I/O error message appear.

I would like to re-install the OS ( XP Profession) from the recovery disc but how can I do if the dvd rom doesn’t work?
May I try from an USB HARD DISK? ( I never done it)

At the end, if it is dead and if I must buy a new one,  is there a list of compatible devices? If I am not wrong I must buy a 9.5mm device right?

Best regards for who spend few second to help me

I got the same problem here on my TR5!
and now I’m so desperate!

Why do we have the same problem on this TR?
is it SONY TR weakness or else?

Please help!