Solving Problems
85
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
T
RY
ANOTHER
DISC
—
Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the
original disc is defective.
A
DJUST
THE
W
INDOWS
VOLUME
CONTROL
—
Double-click the speaker icon in
the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and
that the sound is not muted.
R
EINSTALL
THE
DRIVE
1
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down
the computer.
2
Remove the drive. See "Using the Module Bay" on page 45 for instructions.
3
Reinstall the drive.
4
Turn on the computer.
C
LEAN
THE
DRIVE
OR
DISC
—
See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the
Dell
Inspiron Help
file for instructions. To access the help file, see page 16.
1
Ensure that the computer is turned off.
2
Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the
drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected.
3
Gently pull out the tray until it stops.
• Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
• Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.
D
ISABLE
STANDBY
MODE
IN
W
INDOWS
BEFORE
WRITING
TO
A
C D - R W —
Search for the keyword
standby
in the Windows
Help and Support Center.
To access the Help and Support Center, see page 17.
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