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CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start.

CD is upside down.

Reinsert the CD with the label facing up.

 

 

DVD-ROM drive takes

Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM drive

longer to start because

determine the type of media. If it still does not start,

it has to determine

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media type being played.

 

 

 

CD or DVD disc is dirty.

Clean the CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit, available

 

from most PC stores.

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