Cd Or Dvd Drive Problems; General Problems - IBM 88643RU - System x3850 - 8864 Service Manual

CD or DVD drive problems

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to determine which components are customer
replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
The CD or DVD drive is not
recognized.
A CD or DVD is not working
correctly.
The CD or DVD drive tray is not
working.

General problems

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to determine which components are customer
replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
A cover lock is broken, an LED
is not working, or a similar
problem has occurred.
Action
1. Make sure that:
v The IDE channel to which the CD or DVD drive is attached (primary or
secondary) is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
v All cables and jumpers are installed correctly.
v The signal cable and connector are not damaged and the connector pins are
not bent.
v The correct device driver is installed for the CD or DVD drive.
2. Run the CD or DVD drive diagnostic programs.
3. Reseat the following components:
a. CD or DVD drive
b. CD or DVD drive cable
c. I/O board
4. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown,
restarting the server each time.
1. Clean the CD or DVD.
2. Run the CD or DVD drive diagnostic programs.
3. Check the connector and signal cable for bent pins or damage.
4. Reseat the CD or DVD drive.
5. Replace the CD or DVD drive.
1. Make sure that the server is turned on.
2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release
opening.
3. Reseat the CD or DVD drive.
4. Replace the CD or DVD drive.
Action
If the part is a CRU, replace it. If the part is a FRU, the part must be replaced by a
trained service technician.
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Chapter 5. Diagnostics