Specifications

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
Check the drive for errors — If the drive is a fixed drive:
1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the
computer. Verify that the light is blinking, indicating normal
operation. If a drive error message appears, see "Error Messages" for
an explanation.
3. Run the IDE tests. See "
Using the Dell Diagnostics."
Clean the drive — See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help
file for instructions (see "
Accessing Help").
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all
DVD drives.
High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not
indicate a defect with the drive or the CD.
Ensure that Windows® recognizes the drive — In Windows XP, click
the Start button and click My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click
My Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your
antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes
prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and
restart the computer. Verify that the
light is blinking, indicating normal
operation.
Try another disc — Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the
original disc is defective.
Adjust the Windows volume control — Double-click the speaker icon in
the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up
and that the sound is not muted.
Clean the drive or disc — See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me
How help file for instructions (see "
Accessing Help").
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive
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