I am having a problem regards the CD/DVD drive on my Dell Dimension 5150. When I insert a disc all I get is a constant sort of clicking sound and the disc will not play. What do you think is the problem? Is a new drive required?

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Which dell utility cd/dvd do i use to restart my disc drive

Hi, there is maybe a firmware upgrade for the drive from here:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&os=WW1&osl=en&SystemID=DIMENSION%205150/E510&catid=-1&impid=-1

It should be under CD/DVD selection.
Unzip the file before installation.
Consider to change the IDE drive with a newer one or better
if the software update does not work.
The drive could also be broken.
As there is 8 different models of your drive
You have to look in the device manager to tell the name
of the drive.

Aug 29, 2011 • Dell Dimension 5150 (DIM515MIN) PC Desktop

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My dvd/cd rw drive will not recognize a disc when I put it in. Do I need a new disc drive?

Before buying a new drive. Go for Firmware upgrade. You can download it from http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&catid=32&dateid=-1&impid=-1&osl=EN&typeid=-1&formatid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=Dimension+5150/E510&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=&scanSupported=False&scanConsent=False
****NOTE:- Properly check for the model no. and then only download the firmware.****

Nov 02, 2010 • Dell Dimension 5150 (DIM515MIN) PC Desktop

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The cd/dvd writer constantly open and close once a disc is inserted. On insertion of a disc, cd/dvd player will read the data on the disc. Windows Media player will display realtime image of the movie,...

Hi Charles,

The issue is due to the driver corruption. You need not worry, there is a simple solution for this.

Go to device manage --> right click on your CD/DVD drive and then click uninstall and then restart your computer. Do not keep any CDs while you do this. Just try this out.

Oct 25, 2010 • Dell Dimension E520 PC Desktop

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Dell 5150 won't load drivers

Hi try going to control panel, system, hard ware and then device manager. If you have any driver issues, your device will be highlighted by a yellow ? With your driver CD in drive, click the + sign and right click the device with the problem, select update driver, follow instructions and select install driver from disk. Hope this helps

Jul 16, 2010 • Dell Dimension 5150 (DIM515MIN) PC Desktop

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Can't get Dell Desktop to recognize cd/dvd on D: drive

With any computer this is a question that must be answered by those that provide the driver software. Like the number above (Dimension 3100) you should begin your search here=> Dimension 3100 Drivers that is if you have not altered the driver by putting a different player in the slot. What you need to do is test the drive using the Dell diagnostics. The procedure can be found in the CD/DVD FAQ. Run the "read test". You'll need to insert various disc types during the test.

Osprey's Toolbox
CD/DVD FAQ
MS CD/DVD fix
Got your new Dell and need help? Go to Solution Station for answers to frequently asked questions.

This came from Dell Forums. Click Here=> Dell Forums/Osprey and Here=> Search Results for "Dimension 3100 DVD Driver"
Hope this helps, Thanks, Sea Breeze

Jul 14, 2010 • Dell Dimension 3100 PC Desktop

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Usb and memory card slot on front of my Dell Dimension 5150 no longer seem to work. any ideas?

insert the recovery disc or the drivers disc that came with your desktop. reinstall the Card reader and USB 2.0. have made any changes recently in the wirings inside or any new IDE/ SATA devices? this could also be due to incorrect wirings...

Nov 07, 2009 • Dell Dimension 5150 (DIM515MIN) PC Desktop

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I have a dimension e520 with a Philips DVD+-RWDVD8881, the DVD/CD ROM wont work, i put any sort of CD in and it is as if there is no response, the light next to the button lights up when i put the CD in...

is the device listed in "my computer" ?? if it is double click it if it says "please insert a drive into drive D:" then your drive is dead

Jul 08, 2009 • Dell 16X Internal DVD-ROM Drive for...

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CD BURNER NEED TO BE CLEANED BUT YOU CANT TAKE IT OUT

go to computer store and get a CD or DVD cleaner disc. and a can of compressed air.
open the CD buner door and use the compress air, then insert the Disc and let it run few times.

Apr 16, 2009 • Dell Dimension 5150 (DIM515MIN) PC Desktop

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Dell dimensions not reading cd

You could first go into the device manager and uninstall the CD. When restarted, the computer will identify it and reinstall it. If it is still unable to read the CD, try several other CDs. If that fails, you probably have a CD drive that has failed and will need to be replaced. They are not very expensive these days.

Jan 22, 2009 • Dell Dimension 5150 (DIM515MIN) PC Desktop

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DVD tray automatically opens and closes

Is the drive reading disc properly? if no then just change the drive.

If it can read disc then

1) Do an msconfig & disable startup - just to make sure that there are no pesky script or applcation doing it.

2) change the SATA port on motherboard or toogle between master & slave if IDE cable is been used.

Still if its not working then just change the drive.

Nov 26, 2008 • Dell Dimension 5150 (DIM515MIN) PC Desktop

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The clicking sound it likely indicative of a failed drive. A replacement DVD-RW drive is normally less than $50.
Before you replace it, you can try this:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&os=W764&osl=en&SystemID=XPS/DIMENSION%20400/9150&catid=-1&impid=-1

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I am having a problem regards the CD/DVD drive on my Dell Dimension 5150. When I insert a disc all I get is a constant sort of clicking sound and the disc will not play. What do you think is the problem? Is a new drive required?

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