Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
1. Ensure that the computer is 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.
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding
sound
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Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
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Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
Disable standby mode in Windows before writing to a CD-RW—
Search for the keyword
standby
in Windows
Help. See
"
Accessing Help
Files
."
Change the write speed to a slower rate—
See the help files for your
CD creation software.
Close all other open programs—
Closing all other open programs before
writing to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem.
If you have problems with a hard drive
Allow the computer to cool before turning it on—
A hot hard drive may
prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to
return to room temperature before turning it on.
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