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CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R Drive

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Finding Help & Support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R Drive Symptom Problem CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start. CD is upside down. DVD-ROM drive takes longer to start because it has to determine media type being played. CD or DVD disc is dirty. Solution Reinsert the CD with the label facing up. Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media. If it still does not start, read the other solutions listed in this topic. Clean the CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit, available from most PC stores. Getting Started 7-5

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Getting Started
7–5
Finding Help & Support
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R Drive
Symptom
Problem
Solution
CD-ROM, CD-RW,
DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R
drive cannot read a disc or
takes too long to start.
CD is upside down.
Reinsert the CD with the label facing up.
DVD-ROM drive takes
longer to start because
it has to determine
media type being played.
Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM drive
determine the type of media. If it still does not start,
read the other solutions listed in this topic.
CD or DVD disc is dirty.
Clean the CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit, available
from most PC stores.