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Do you use it all the time? In my system I am leaving the DVD drive disconnected until I need it. I don't use CDs/DVDs that often. I don't know if this is an option for you.
You may want to try and upgrade the firmware of the drive. Check with the manufacturer for that.
Is the drive fully powered by USB or is there an external DC in? If it is powered by USB you may want to try running a dedicated 5V to it from your PSU.
And of course, make sure all your BIOS and drivers are up to date.
EDIT: Sorry, looks like you covered a lot of these already in the first post.
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