Cd Drive Problems; Dvd Drive Problems - Dell OptiPlex GX260 Series User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide
NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You may accidentally misalign the
heads, which can render the drive inoperable.
Clean the drive—
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
Remove and reinstall the floppy drive—
computer type for information on performing this procedure.
If the computer displays a drive error message, see

CD drive problems

Adjust the Windows volume control—
of your screen.
Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up.
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Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked.
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Test the drive with another CD—
original CD is defective.
Check the speakers and subwoofer—
Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive—
desktop. If the CD 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.
Clean the disc— Use a commercially available cleaning kit.
Check for interrupt request conflicts—
Incompatibilities."

DVD drive problems

NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD
drives.
Test the drive with another DVD—
the original DVD is defective.
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Use a commercially available cleaning kit.
Insert another CD to eliminate the possibility that the
Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that
"CAUTION: Safety
See "Adding and Replacing Parts" for your
"Error Messages" for an explanation.
Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner
See "Sound and Speaker
Double-click My Computer on the
See "Resolving Software and Hardware
Instructions."
Problems."