Firewire problem with DVD burner

After update to snow leopard no support anymore for external dvd burner from lacie. the systemprofiler shows it, but I can not use it anymore. I'm so frustated!-(
Everytime the same: DO NOT CHANGE A RUNING SYSTEM!

HI,
Check out the vendor site for 10.6 updates for compatibility with your Firewire drive.
Also, use Apple feedback. http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html
Carolyn

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