An optical drive cannot read a CD or DVD disc.

Cause

Solution

 

 

CD or DVD disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

Windows does not detect the DVD-ROM drive.

1.Use Device Manager to remove or uninstall the device.

2.Restart the computer and let Windows detect the device.

The disc is damaged or corrupted.

Obtain a replacement disk.

 

 

Cannot eject a disc.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

The disc is not properly seated in the drive.

Shut down the computer and insert a thin metal rod into the emergency eject hole and push firmly. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until the tray is fully extended, then remove the disc.

Solving Front Panel Component Problems

If you encounter problems with devices connected to the front panel, refer to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table.

A USB device is not recognized by the computer.

Cause

Solution

The device does not have power.

If the USB device requires AC power, be sure one end is connected to the device and one end is connected to a live outlet.

The headphone or microphone is not working.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The cable from the device to the computer is faulty.

Replace the cable.

 

 

The correct driver is not installed.

Reinstall the driver and restart the computer.

 

 

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