Solving Problems; Drive Problems; Cd And Dvd Drive Problems - Dell Precision M20 User Manual

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Solving Problems
Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M20 User's Guide
Drive Problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Drive Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
Ensure that Microsoft® Windows® recognizes the drive —
the CD or DVD 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.
Test the drive —
Insert another floppy into the optional floppy drive or a CD or DVD into the optical drive to eliminate the possibility that the original
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one is defective.
Insert a bootable floppy into the optional floppy drive and restart the computer.
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Clean the drive or disk — See "Cleaning Your
Ensure that the CD is snapped onto the spindle
Check the cable connections
Check for hardware incompatibilities
Run the Dell Diagnostics

CD and DVD drive problems

NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD.
NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Close other programs — The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error
occurs. Try closing all programs before you write to the CD/DVD-RW.
Turn off Standby mode in Windows before writing to a CD/DVD-RW disc —
in the Windows Help and Support Center for information on
Change the write speed to a slower rate —
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the optional floppy drive or
Computer."
power management
See the help files for your CD or DVD creation software.
See "Power Management" or search for the keyword standby
modes.