2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.8
Optical Drive Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the optical drive (DVD-ROM and DVD±R/±RW/-
RAM Drive) in the Slim Select Bay is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting
with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as required.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1
Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The DVD-ROM and DVD±R/±RW/-RAM Drive test program is stored on the Diagnostics
Disk.
For the test, prepare test Media.
Then connect the Diagnostics HDD, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter
3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the diagnostics test procedures.
If any errors occur while executing the DVD-ROM and DVD±R/±RW/-RAM Drive test, go
to Procedure 2.
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