Dell Inspiron 2650 User Manual page 30

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
Check the drive for errors —
1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the
computer. Verify that the
operation. If a drive error message appears, see
an explanation.
3. Run the IDE tests. See
Clean the drive —
file for instructions (see
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all
DVD drives.
High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not
indicate a defect with the drive or the CD.
Ensure that Windows® recognizes the drive —
the Start button and click My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click
My Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your
antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes
prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and
restart the computer. Verify that the
operation.
Try another disc —
original disc is defective.
Adjust the Windows volume control —
the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up
and that the sound is not muted.
Clean the drive or disc —
How help file for instructions (see
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive
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If the drive is a fixed drive:
light is blinking, indicating normal
"Using the Dell
See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help
"Accessing Help").
Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the
See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me
"Accessing
"Error
Diagnostics."
In Windows XP, click
light is blinking, indicating normal
Double-click the speaker icon in
Help").
Messages" for