If You Cannot Eject The Cd, Cd-Rw, Or Dvd Drive Tray; If You Hear An Unfamiliar Scraping Or Grinding Sound - Dell Inspiron PP01X Owner's Manual

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Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the
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computer.
If the drive is installed in the module bay, remove the drive. See "About the
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Module Bay" on page 42 for instructions.
If the drive is a fixed drive, review "Check the drive for errors" on page 86.
Reinstall the drive.
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Turn on the computer.
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Me How help file for instructions. To access the help file, see page 72.
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If the drive is a fixed optical drive:
Remove the hard drive and floppy drive.
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Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the
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computer.
Verify that the
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If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray

Ensure that the computer is turned off.
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Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of
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the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected.
Gently pull out the tray until it stops.
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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.
— See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell
light is blinking, indicating normal operation.
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