IBM ThinkPad 600X User Manual

Troubleshooting guide
CD-ROM drive problems
Problem Cause and action
The CD-ROM drive does
not work.
Make sure that:
 The computer is powered on and a compact disc is properly loaded on the
center pivot of the CD-ROM drive. (You should hear a click.)
 The CD-ROM drive connector is firmly connected to the computer.
 The CD-ROM drive tray is firmly closed.
 The device drivers are correctly installed.
If the CD-ROM drive in the docking station does not work, do the following:
1. Click Start.
2. Move the cursor to Programs and ThinkPad; then click ThinkPad
Configuration.
3. Click Docking Station (
).
4. Make sure that you selected the Enable IDE device in the docking station
check box.
Note: Do not use IRQ 11 and 15 for the PCI device setting.
5. Click OK.
You hear a noise from the
CD-ROM drive when the
compact disc is spinning.
The CD-ROM drive cover might be bent. Have the CD-ROM drive serviced.
The CD-ROM tray does
not open even if you
press the CD-ROM eject
button.
Insert a pin into the CD-ROM emergency eject hole and eject the CD-ROM tray.
A compact disc cannot be
read.
Make sure that:
 The compact disc is not dirty. If it is, clean it with a CD-ROM cleaner kit.
 The compact disc is not defective. If it is, try another compact disc.
 The compact disc is placed in the tray with the label side up. (You should
hear a click.)
 The compact disc format conforms with one of the following:
– Music CD
– CD-ROM or CD-ROM XA
– Multisession photo CD
– Video CD
134 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference

IBM ThinkPad 600X Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	ThinkPad 600X
Category	Laptop
Language	English