How can I fix DVD Recorder LiteOn LVW 5005?

It needs a new DVD drive. Certain models of PC DVD Rewriters can be used, but four small 'L' shaped brackets will need to be made to secure the writer in the Liteon.

Replacement drives that worked in Liteon DVD recorder models LVW-5002, LVW-5004, LVW-5005, LVW-5045 etc. (To Replace original Liteon DDW-813S drive) include:

BenQ 1620 (100% compatible).

Liteon SHW-16H5S (No VCD or SVCD record on LVW-5006/5045).

Liteon SHW 160P6S
Liteon SHM 165H6S
Liteon SOHW 1693S
Liteon SOHW 1673S
Liteon SOHW 832S
Liteon SOHW 812S
Liteon DW1670
Liteon LH 20A1P
Liteon LH 18A1P
Philips PBDV1660B
Philips SPD2400 (100% compatible).
Sony AD-7190A
Sony AWQ170A
Sony DRU-120C
Sony DW-G120A
Sony DW-Q120A (100% compatible).
Sony DRU-820A (100% compatible).
Sony DRU-830A
Sony DRU-190A (100% compatible).
LG GSA-H42N-BK

Technocrat
May 2011