Compaq Presario 5BW Series, Maintenance And Service Manual

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DVD disk is not properly
seated in the drive.
Turn off the computer, insert a straightened
paper clip into the emergency eject hole, then
push firmly. Slowly pull the tray out from the
drive until the tray is fully extended, then
remove the DVD disk.
DVD drive
devices are
not
detected.
DVD drive is not
connected properly.
Open the computer and check to see that the
drive cable is connected properly.
Incorrect driver is
installed.
Ensure the correct driver is installed in
CONFIG.SYS.
Drive has been changed. Make sure the jumper setting is set for "Slave."
Proper drivers are not
loaded.
Restart the system and make sure the DVD
drive drivers are loaded.
Digital Dashboard
Problem Probable cause(s) Possible solution
Digital
Dashboard
displays
component
icons
Digital Dashboard has not
detected system
components.
When the power button is pressed, the
computer will power-on. The LCD display will
display the following icons: keyboard, mouse,
and monitor. If any of these components are not
detected, the icons will continue to be displayed.
If these components are found, the icons will
disappear.
Digital
Dashboard
display is
blank
Check the power cable
connection to the system
board.
When the power cable is properly connected, the
LCD display will display,"Push To Start."