If You Have Problems With A Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 2650 User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
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 —
the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Windows
XP Help and Support Center (Help in Windows 2000). See
Change the write speed to a slower rate —
CD creation software.
Close all other open programs —
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 —
may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer
to return to room temperature before turning it on.
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Closing all other open programs before
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"Accessing Help."
A hot hard drive