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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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Lights flash on but nothing happens - new pc and first time I've tried to use it.

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Go into MY COMPUTER & right click on the icon for your new drive. left click on EJECT and see if that works.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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stick a paper clip in the emergency eject hole on the front
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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will give it a go


* dont ever buy a pc from compsol - fecking nightmare *
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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just a small amount of petrol just over the front of the pc, then stand well back and....

No DONT do that

Would agree that the paperclip idea works. otherwise call the company you got it from and demand a replacement.

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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I had the same problem and I was told to un-install the driver then re-install it. It worked for me.

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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This happens sometimes when ide devices conflict or bad cabling
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