5. Connect original optical drive | Yes | Interconnect board issue. | X03 | |
to known good interconnect |
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board. Do both types of media |
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reliably read now? |
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6. Test write data to compatible | Yes | Issue resolved. |
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CD and DVD media. Verify |
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burned media is recognized | No | Replace optical drive. | J03 | |
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Optical Drive Not Performing to Specifications
Quick Check
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Optical Drive Not Performing to | 1. | Test optical media in another drive of the same |
Specifications (J07) |
| type in same type of computer to rule out media |
• Read or write speeds slower |
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than expected | 2. | For Write issues, check with Known Good media |
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| that performs well in another computer and drive |
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Deep Dive
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1. | Test both CD and DVD media. | Yes | Go to step 6 |
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| and DVD media? | No | Drive has a laser issue. | J03 |
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2. | Reseat Interconnect board to | Yes | Go to step 6 |
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| Do both types of media read |
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| No | Go to step 4 |
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