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HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - TSST TS-H653N DVDRW Drive May Scratch Discs

This document only pertains to the PC models listed in the table below.
HP has recently discovered that some TSST TS-H653N DVDRW SuperMulti drives may scratch discs.
Only certain serial numbers of PC models listed below are potentially affected.
PC models with TSST TS-H653N DVDRW SuperMulti drives
Model name Model name Model name Model name
a6200.it a6200la a6200n a6202N
a6205.ch a6207c a6207c a6217c
a6218hk a6218x a6220.be a6220.ch
a6220.it a6228hk a6230.it a6230.za
a6230n a6230tw a6235x a6237c
a6240.it a6240.za a6242n a6244n
a6255.it a6257c a6275d a6282l
a6285l g3138cx g3172l g3182l
m8200n m8247c m8277c m9025.tr
m9030.me m9038hk m9040.ch m9047c
m9050.be m9050.tr m9058n m9060.fr
m9065.fr m9065cn m9070.it m9077c
m9080.be m9080.me m9080.nl m9080n
m9090.it s3200n s3205.fr s3242x
s3268hk s3280a SR5210NX SR5220AN
SR5255CN v7228h v7248h v7248hk
To determine if your HP PC should be serviced, download and run DVD-R/RW Drive Replacement (sp35183).
File requirements:
  • You must have a Microsoft Windows Vista operating system and a TSST TS-H653N DVD-R/RW drive.
  • Download file size: 1.38M
  • You must be logged on as an administrator to install this update.
Installation instructions:
  1. At the File Download screen, click the Save button.
  2. At the Save As screen, save the file to your Windows Desktop.
  3. If a message appears stating that the file already exists, click YES to overwrite file.
  4. Double-click the icon for the update downloaded to your desktop, and then click NEXT .
  5. Follow on-screen instructions.
  6. If prompted to restart the system upon completion of the update, click YES and allow system to restart.
If your PC came with Linux or FreeDOS or your PC cannot access the Internet, call the HP Support number for your Region. An HP support agent will be able to determine if the PC requires service by referring to the serial number from the label on the back of the PC.
CAUTION: If you have a PC model listed in the table and it contains a TSST TS-H653N DVDRW SuperMulti drive, to prevent possible damage to discs, please refrain from using the drive until you have determined if the PC requires service.

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