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Using your VAIO computer
Troubleshooting optical disc drive
I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa
If a DVD disc is inserted in the optical drive, remove the disc.
My disc drive tray does not open
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Make sure the computer is turned on and press the eject button on the drive.
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Click Start, and select My Computer. Right-click the optical disc drive and select Eject.
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Make sure the computer is not in
Standby
or
Hibernate
mode.
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If this does not work, try the following:
When the computer is OFF, open the tray by inserting a sharp, pointed object (for example a paperclip) into the hole next
to the eject button.
I cannot play a
disc
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After inserting the
disc
, wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it.
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Make sure the label of the disc is facing up.
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If the disc requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program.
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Check the volume of your speakers.
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Clean the disc
with an appropriate cleaner
.
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Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again.
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There may be condensation in the drive. Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour. Remove
the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear.
