IBM x3550 Installation Guide - Page 70
Troubleshooting, tables, CD-RW/DVD, drive, problems
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Troubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting information. If you cannot find the problem in these tables, run the diagnostic programs (see "Running the diagnostic programs" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide). If you have just added new software or a new optional device and the server is not working, complete the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. Check the light path diagnostics LEDs (see "Light path diagnostics" on page 68). 2. Remove the software or device that you just added. 3. Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the server is running correctly. 4. Reinstall the new software or new device. CD-RW/DVD drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action The CD-RW/DVD drive is not recognized. 1. Make sure that: v The IDE channel to which the CD-RW/DVD drive is attached (primary) is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v All cables and jumpers are installed correctly. v The correct device driver is installed for the CD-RW/DVD drive. 2. Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. Reseat the following components: a. CD-RW/DVD drive b. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. CD-RW/DVD drive b. CD-RW/DVD drive cable c. (Trained service technician only) System board The CD-RW/DVD is not working 1. Clean the CD-RW/DVD drive. correctly. 2. Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. Reseat the following components: a. CD-RW/DVD drive b. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide