Cd-Rom, Dvd-Rom, Cd-Rw, Or Combo Drive Problems - Alienware Area-51m 766 User Manual

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or Combo Drive
Problems
The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Combo drive does not work -
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Try rebooting the system.
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The disk is damaged or files are not readable.
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After you have inserted a CD-ROM disk, it may take a
moment before you can access its content.
The drive dose not read any disks -
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The CD may not be properly seated in the tray. Make
sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle.
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The disk is damaged or not readable.
The disk cannot be ejected -
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Normally, it takes a few seconds to eject the disk.
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If the disk cannot be ejected, it may be mechanically
jammed. Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole
next to the eject button. This should reject the disk tray. If not,
return the unit for repair. Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray.
The CD-RW drive (optional device) cannot record -
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You need to purchase and install a burner utility program
to record files to a blank media.
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