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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: pantherman on January 06, 2012, 12:57:13 PM

Title: Dell INSPIRON 1525 DVD Drive not working.
Post by: pantherman on January 06, 2012, 12:57:13 PM

I have a problem with the DVD drive on my Dell Inspiron 1525.  If I put a disk in it, music or data, the computer does not recognize there is a disk there and comes up with "Please insert disc into drive E"
Device manager tells me, "This device is working properly".
I ran Dell diagnostics and it came up with "Error Code 0147.  Error  2000-0147.  Spindle Test Failed".

I tried removing the DVD drive and cleaning with compressed air. But same result.

Also, the DVD drive no longer opens by just pressing the switch. I have to put a pin in the small hole next to the switch to release it.

Does this mean that I need a new DVD drive or is it something that can be rectified please?

Windows Vista Home Basic
2.00 GB RAM
32 bit Operating System

Title: Re: Dell INSPIRON 1525 DVD Drive not working.
Post by: Computer_Commando on January 06, 2012, 04:38:48 PM

New drive.

Title: Re: Dell INSPIRON 1525 DVD Drive not working.
Post by: pantherman on January 07, 2012, 08:13:26 AM

Thank you, I think. My wallet is now crying!  :'(
Replacement DVD Drive ordered.

Title: Re: Dell INSPIRON 1525 DVD Drive not working.
Post by: pantherman on January 10, 2012, 08:28:31 AM

New drive fitted. Problem solved. Thank you CC.

Title: Re: Dell INSPIRON 1525 DVD Drive not working.
Post by: Computer_Commando on January 10, 2012, 12:35:01 PM

Quote from: pantherman on January 06, 2012, 12:57:13 PM

...I ran Dell diagnostics and it came up with "Error Code 0147.  Error  2000-0147.  Spindle Test Failed"...

Seemed quite definitive, i.e Spindle Test Failed
Diagnostics are better than I expected.
At least you were able to get a replacement.  1525 is still a nice machine.