
CD drive problems
An audio CD produces no sound.
Probable cause | Solution |
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The CD is loaded incorrectly | Make sure the label is facing up, then try again. |
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The speakers are not | Make sure the speaker cables are connected |
connected | properly and securely. |
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The speaker volume is turned | Check the volume control and turn it up if |
down | necessary. |
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The speakers may be muted | Click the speaker icon on the task bar. Make |
through the Multimedia | sure the Mute check box is not selected. |
volume control |
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The speakers may be faulty | Connect a set of headphones to the line out |
| jack to test the output. If they work, replace the |
| speakers. |
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The sound card may not be | Open the system, then reseat the sound card. |
installed correctly | Make sure the cables are connected properly. |
| Some systems do not have sound cards |
| because sound capabilities are built into the |
| system board. |
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The CD drive audio cable | Open the system and make sure the cables |
may be installed incorrectly | are connected properly. Some systems do not |
| have sound cards because sound capabilities |
| are built into the system board. |
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