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CD/DVD not recognized - Inspiron B130
I have recently experienced troubles with my Inspiron B130 reading CDs. I typically just use the drive to read a software program that only works when the disc is in the drive. Lately when I pull up the program it tells me to enter the CD-ROM... which i have already done. At first, the problem could always be solved by taking out and replacing the disc, or simply restarting the computer... but now, It seems as if the computer is not registering the drive whatsoever.
If anyone can help me, I'd greatly appreciate it. If I have to run a diagnostic test (seems to be a common recommendation on these forums for similar problems...), can someone let me know the specific steps I need to take to do that?
Thanks,
Mark
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April 22nd, 2008 15:00
walkermarv10
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April 22nd, 2008 18:00
When I pull up Device Manager... under disk drive it pulls up SAMSUNG HMO60HC
Skybird
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April 22nd, 2008 19:00
walkermarv10
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April 22nd, 2008 19:00
Skybird
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April 22nd, 2008 19:00
Click on the (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Post the brand and model of the drive.
Skybird
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April 22nd, 2008 20:00
The usual cause of this is a poor contact or connection. Physically remove
the drive and inspect the contact/connection. Reinstall the drive in an
effort to improve the connection.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1300/en/sm/upgrades.htm#wp1106797
The Samsung HMO60HC is the hard drive. The optical drive will have its own listing.
walkermarv10
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April 29th, 2008 23:00
How exactly should I remove/reconnect the drive? There is no easy access to it. It appears the only way may be to completely take off the shell of the computer. I've never done this with a lap top before...
I tried to unscrew every screw that I could see, but this still didn't give me enough access to fully open it up (I got it open a crack to look inside, but couldn't open it up any more without potential breaking something). Is there some trick to this that I'm missing?
Skybird
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April 30th, 2008 11:00
From the Service Manual ............
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1300/en/sm/upgrades.htm#wp1106797
ProphetessTAW
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July 4th, 2008 15:00
HOW DO I GET TO MY HARD DRIVE? IT IS VERY HARD TO TAKE THE SHELL/COVER OFF. I AM TRYING TO SEE IF MY HARD DRIVE CABLES R CONNECTED BECAUSE MY LAPTOP IS SAYING THE HARD DRIVE IS NOT CONNECTED...
THANKS IN ADVANCE