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Troubleshooting an optical drive – Dell PowerEdge T310 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Your System

10 Turn on the system and attached peripherals and check if the USB key is

functioning.

11 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 177.

Troubleshooting an Optical Drive

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.

You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that
came with the product.

1 Try using a different DVD.
2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the integrated SATA

controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled. See "Using the System
Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57.

3 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"

on page 165.

4 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from the electrical outlet.

5 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
6 Ensure that the interface cable is securely connected to the optical drive

and to the controller.

7 Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive.
8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.
9 Place the system upright.

10 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 177.

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