“Can I use this to play CDs via my desktop and can I use this to burn CDs to my desktop?”
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Yes you can use it on your cd's and dvd's
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi there! Thank you for reaching out about your LG SP80NB80 slim external DVD writer. We understand your situation and are happy to clarify how you can both play and burn CDs on your desktop using this model. The SP80NB80 is a versatile slim portable DVD writer that supports a wide range of formats, including audio CDs (CD‑DA), CD‑R/RW, and DVD‑R/RW. To play a CD, simply connect the drive directly to an available USB port on your desktop (compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS X), wait for the system to recognize it, then insert your audio CD and open your preferred media player. For burning CDs, insert a blank CD‑R or CD‑RW disc (the drive writes up to 24× CAV on CD‑R and up to 24× ZCLV on CD‑RW), launch burning software such as CyberLink Power2Go (included in the install disc package) or Windows Media Player’s burn feature, choose “Data Disc” or “Audio Disc,” and follow the on‑screen prompts to start recording. One helpful troubleshooting step: ensure the USB cable is connected directly to a USB port on your computer—avoid unpowered USB hubs—and verify in your system’s Device Manager (Windows) or System Information (Mac) that the LG SP80NB80 appears under USB or optical drives. If it doesn’t show up, uninstall the “USB Mass Storage Device” entry in Device Manager and then scan for hardware changes to prompt your OS to reinstall the proper driver. This can resolve most recognition issues and get you back to playing or burning discs right away. https://www.lg.com/us/burners-drives/lg-sp80nb80-slim-external-dvd-drive#pdp_specs We’re here to help every step of the way. Please send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport and our team will be more than happy to explore any additional solutions or questions you may have. —Renzo
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