Dell Inspiron 8200 Service Manual download pdf (Page 35)

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200

Check the drive for errors

If the drive is a fixed optical drive:

1. Remove the hard drive and floppy drive.

2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the computer.

3. Verify that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation.

If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray

1. Ensure that the computer is turned off.

2. Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the

drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected.

3. Gently pull out the tray until it stops.

If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound

● Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.

● Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.

If the CD-RW drive stops writing

Disable standby mode in Windows before writing to a CD-RW— Search for the

keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the help file, see

Accessing Help."

Change the write speed to a slower rate— See the help files for your CD creation

software.

Exit all other open programs— Exiting all other open programs before writing to the CD-

RW may alleviate the problem.

If you have problems with a hard drive

Allow the computer to cool before turning it on— A hot hard drive may prevent the

operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature

before turning it on.

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