CD drive problems
An audio CD produces no sound.
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The CD is loaded incorrectly. | Make sure the label is facing upward, then try | ||
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The speakers are not | Check the speaker cables. Make sure they are | ||
connected. |
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The speaker volume is turned | Check the volume control. | ||
down. |
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The speakers may be muted | |||
through the Multimedia | Make sure the MUTE box is not selected. | ||
volume control. |
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The speakers may be faulty. | Connect a set of headphones to the line out | ||
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The sound card may not be | Open the system, then reseat the sound card. | ||
installed correctly. |
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| Make sure the cables are connected properly. |
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The CD drive audio cable | Open the system and make sure the cables | ||
may be installed incorrectly. | are connected properly. | ||
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| Some systems do not have sound cards because sound | |
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The CD drive is not recognized by the system.
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The CD is not intended for PC | Make sure the CD is |
use. |
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The CD is loaded incorrectly. | Make sure the label is facing upward, then try |
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The CD is scratched or dirty. | Try cleaning the CD with a |
| Check the CD for scratches. |
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CD drive problems | 83 |