Multiple problems Inspiron 9400/E1705

Having dvd burning issues, and contacted dell about these but I can't see a visible way to remove the DVD drive. I used to have a Inspiron 9100 which had a tab you could pull and the drive would slide out but on there isn't a visible tab on this system. Whilst burning (which constantly failed which was the first prob.) I found the system to slow down significantly and also experience distortion in the sound from itunes etc. This has only happened since burning began failing. I have a T2600 dual core, and 1gb ram so hardware shouldn't be the problem unless the ram is failing. Doe anyone have any insight on this please? Worst thing is I can't format the comp. as I can't burn my files to backup dvds, and can't make a diagnostics cd again for the same reason. Any help offered would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!! Liam

 

I just tried to burn a couple of data DVDs for the first time. Both seemed to write ok, but had read errors on verification. Also, during verification, there is click/clunk noise, maybe every 20-30 seconds or so.

I have a Sony DW-Q58A in my E1505.

Which DVD-R do you have, and does this sound at all like your problem?

 

try different media first.

also, even if i had a dual core, i wouldn't risk running other apps while burning.

 

I don't like reading bad things about dell laptops when I'm supposed to be receiving one in 3-5 days. Should I be worried that it was shipped out 5 days before the estimated date? Was it a rushed job?

 

You should be ok. Just make sure you test everthing withen the 21 days so you can return it if there are any problems

 

Yep, looks like it won't burn DVDs. lol

 

Of course I have about 90 of these Fuji DVD-Rs.

 

yeah i had the sound whirring noise during verification, wouldn't worry about that had it for 6 months and it worked fine. it's when u get it throughout the whole burn process like i do now when you should worry!

 

It's 2006, I want to burn DVDs wtf!

Are we not men? We are Devo!

 

Here is a link to your service manual - specifically the Optical drive (how to remove)

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9400/en/sm/opdrive.htm#wp999869

 

Yea. There is a screw on the bottom. Remove it then push out the tab using a flat-head screwdriver or something. When you reinstall the drive (or install a new drive) make sure it clicks into place. Make sure you put that tab on the new drive so you can remove the drive later on.