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12
Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
13
Reinstall one of the expansion cards you removed in step 7. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on
page 53.
14
Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
15
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
16
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test to see whether the diskette drive works correctly.
17
Repeat step 11 through step 16 until all expansion cards are reinstalled or one of the expansion cards
causes the tests to fail.
If the problem is not resolved,
see
"Getting Help" on page 129
.
Troubleshooting an Optical Drive
Problem
• System cannot read data from a CD or DVD in an optical drive.
• Optical drive indicator does not blink during boot.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1
Try using a different CD or DVD that you know works properly.
2
Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the drive’s IDE controller is enabled. See "Using the
System Setup Program" on page 31.
3
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 117.
4
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
5
Open or remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel" on page 45
6
Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
7
Ensure that the interface cable is securely connected to the optical drive and to the sideplane.
8
Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
9
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 129.