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Dvd player doesn t work

I have a dell Dimension e510 the dvd player will not work, when checking device manager theres a yellow question mark on the dvd device, when I open the device it says the device cannot start (code 10) how can I fix this.

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The Code 10 error is one of several Device Manager error codes. The Code 10 error will almost always display in the following way:
"This device cannot start. (Code 10)"
Details on Device Manager error codes like Code 10 are available in the Device Status area in the device's properties: How To View a Device's Status in Device Manager.
Important: Device Manager error codes are exclusive to Device Manager. If you see the Code 10 error elsewhere in Windows, chances are it's a system error code which you should not troubleshoot as a Device Manager issue.
Cause of the Code 10 Error
A Code 10 error is generated when Device Manager can't start the hardware device, a situation usually caused by outdated or corrupted drivers.
A device may also receive a Code 10 error if a driver generates an error that Device Manager doesn't understand. In other words, a Code 10 error can sometimes be a very generic message indicating some kind of unspecified driver or hardware problem.
Error Code 10 Troubleshooting
1.Restart your computer if you haven't done so already.
There is always the chance that the error Code 10 you're seeing on a device was caused by some temporary problem in Device Manager or with the hardware. If so, a reboot might fix the Code 10 error.

2.Did you install a device or make a change in Device Manager just before the Code 10 error appeared? If so, it's very possible that the change you made caused the Code 10 error.
Undo the change if you can, restart your PC, and then check again for the Code 10 error.
Depending on the changes you made, some solutions might include:
•Remove or reconfigure the newly installed device.
•Roll back the driver to a version prior to your update.
•Use System Restore to undo recent Device Manager related changes.
3.Reinstall the drivers for the device. Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
Important: If a USB device is generating the Code 10 error, uninstall every device under the Universal Serial Bus controllers hardware category in Device Manager as part of the driver reinstall. This includes any USB Mass Storage Device, USB Host Controller, and USB Root Hub.

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SOURCE: dimension 4600 cd/dvd drives not responding

Try uninstalling them in devive manager then rebooting and see 
if they are reinstalled automaticaly as drivers should be in xp already.

Just right click on them and select uninstall.

If that doesnt work then try update drivers and let xp search online for them.

Failing that then try changing the cable thats attatched to the motherboard.

Hope that helps? :)

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Prasit Dash

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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2008

SOURCE: Dell Dimension E510 memory upgrade

Please check the type of RAM you are using.
You must return it to BestBuy and try using a Dell store.
Call Dell Accessories sale and they will be able to give to better options and it wud work too.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 27, 2009

SOURCE: dell dimension 5150 VIDEO CONTROLLERS/DRIVERS

You need to install the intel chipset drivers. You will find these under chipset in the driver section. I hope this helps.

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  • Posted on Apr 03, 2009

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Are you fimiliar with the Inside of a computer box?

Shafky Khan

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2009

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beckup your all data then install a fresh win XP, compatible with your driver you download from the dell website,,,,

change the RAM Memory to other slots onBoard..
it shell solve the problum..
good luck
shafky

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