2  Troubleshooting Procedures   2.10 Optical Disk Drive Troubleshooting 
2.10  Optical Disk Drive Troubleshooting 
To check if optical disk drive is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures 
below as instructed. 
Procedure 1:   Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check 
Procedure 2:   Connector Check and Replacement Check 
 
Procedure 1  Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check 
Execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests 
and Diagnostics for more information on how to perform the test program. 
Prepare the tools before the test.  
If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. 
Procedure 2  Connector Check and Replacement Check 
The connection may be defective among optical disk drive, ODD relay board, ODD flexible 
cable and system board. Otherwise, they may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following 
the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: 
Check 1  Make sure optical disk drive is firmly connected to the connector on system board. 
Optical
disk drive
50-pin
CN1820
<ODD relay board>
CN9680
<System board>
CN1810
ODD flexible cable
 
  If the connection is loose, reconnect it firmly and return to Procedure 2. If the 
problem still occurs, perform Check 2. 
Check 2  Optical disk drive may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in 
Chapter 4. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. 
Check 3  ODD relay board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in 
Chapter 4. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. 
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