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Chapter 6, Troubleshooting
Mouse Fails to Work
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Fails to Work
If your mouse fails to work, perform the following steps to identify and resolve the
problem:
1. Be sure the mouse is connected to the appropriate connector on the back of the
system unit.
2. Inspect the mouse connector for any broken, bent, or loose pins.
3. If the mouse cable is attached to the proper connector, turn off your computer.
Connect a mouse you know to work to your computer's keyboard connector.
Then turn on your computer, start an application that requires you to use your
mouse and move and click the mouse.
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If the second mouse works, the problem may be with the previously con-
nected mouse.
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If the second mouse fails to work, the problem might be with the mouse or
the mouse driver installed in your computer. Contact @Xi Computer Cor-
poration technical support (see
If your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM fails to work, perform the following steps to
identify and resolve the problem:
1. Your computer might have contracted a virus. Obtain antivirus software and
installed it to make sure your computer is free of viruses.
2. If your computer is free of viruses, there could be a problem with the CD-ROM
or DVD-ROM disk, the drive itself, the controller, or the cable:
a. Turn off your computer, remove all attached peripherals from the com-
puter, and remove the computer from its AC connection.
b. Remove the computer cover as described under
Your Computer" on page
c. Reseat the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM cable connection to the CD-ROM/DVD-
ROM drive and the system board.
d. If the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is still not detected when the computer
starts up again, either the disk or the drive might be broken. Contact @Xi
"Technical Support" on page
43.
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