IBM Computer Drive manual Problem solving, You cannot eject a disc, You cannot read from a disc

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Problem solving

Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user error. The information in this section might be useful to help you solve problems or to gather helpful information you can pass on to a service technician. You might also need to refer to your computer, operating-system, or sound-adapter publications.

Review the following list for any problem descriptions that might fit your situation.

You cannot eject a disc.

Take the following actions after ensuring that the drive is not in the process of reading a disc:

1.Eject the CD through software.

2.Use the Eject button.

3.Turn off the computer. Wait 45 seconds; then turn on the computer and try using the Eject button again.

4.If other methods do not work, use the manual-eject hole, using instructions given in “Manually ejecting a disc” on page 2-2.

You cannot read from a disc.

Ensure that the disc you are trying to read is not scratched or dirty. See “Handling and caring for a disc” on page 2-1for tips on cleaning a disc.

Further problem solving information may be found using the Personal Computing Support Web site at www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/, and searching on ″Troubleshooting DVD drive issues.″

Chapter 2. Using the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive 2-5

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Contents ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Page ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Safety Read first Vi ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide About the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive Registering your optionProduct description Installation requirements Installing the driveLocating the drive controls Using the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive Handling and caring for a discCaring for the DVD drive Using the DVD function Loading a discManually ejecting a disc Enabling the DMA setting Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movieClick the Advanced Settings tab Click Programs Click InterVideo WinDVD Starting WinDVDProblem solving You cannot eject a discYou cannot read from a disc 6ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Appendix A. Service and Support Online technical supportTelephone technical support 2ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide What this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not CoverPart 1 General Terms How to Obtain Warranty Service What IBM Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Limitation of Liability Your Additional ResponsibilitiesPart 2 Country-unique Terms Americas ArgentinaBrazil Asia Pacific Australia North AmericaCanada United StatesIndia Hong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of ChinaPEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC JapanMalaysia NEW ZealandEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea SingaporeGoverning Law Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries European Union EUSpango Valley Greenock Scotland PA 16 OAH France EgyptGermany HungaryIreland United Kingdom Items for Which IBM is Not LiableSlovakia South AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and SwazilandPart 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive Courier or Depot Service1 Types of Warranty ServiceCustomer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service On-site ServiceCountry or Region Telephone Number 18ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Appendix C. Notices Trademarks Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement European Union emission directive Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementAvis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada Deutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische VerträglichkeitUnion Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétique Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnéticaUnion Europea Normativa EMC Appendix C. Notices C-5 6ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Page Part Number 73P3274

Computer Drive specifications

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