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Lenovo IdeaCentre K410: Why won't my computer read any CDs or DVDs?

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:19:17 -0700

When I insert a CD or DVD into the CD drive, the computer won't read it and doesn't recognize that I've inserted a disk. The computer is working fine other than that.

⟐ Commented April 05, 2021 at 19:19 MST

HP Desktop: Cant add printer - Print Spooler not running error

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:01:05 -0700

I have a HP desktop running Vista 32bit. The printer has stopped working. The printer is fine and so is the USB cable. I have tried a few USB ports that work with other devices. I tried reinstalling driver - I get the popup that driver installs correctly and device is ready to use

however no printer shows up under PRINTERS. If I go Control Panel > printers the pane is empty!

Trying to ADD a printer I get error

I can't reinstall the OS as the system controls a medical machine and the installed application is not easily recovered. System Restore is not enabled either!

⟐ Answer deleted April 18, 2022 at 2:01 MST

HP Envy Rove 20-k014us: My headphones don't work when I plug it into the jack?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:03:30 -0700

My headphones work fine when I'm using them on my phone but for some reason they don't work when I plug it into my computer. How do I fix this?

⟐ Commented August 22, 2023 at 0:03 MST

Lenovo Desktop: Will not turn on

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:54:37 -0700

Will not turn on when button is pushed

⟐ Commented August 18, 2025 at 9:54 MST

PC Desktop: Monitor no signal after start up

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:27:21 -0700

Hello.

So just today, I have this problem where my monitors does not display anything after start up. I would turn on the CPU and everything runs fine (fans, power supply, etc) but my monitors stay undetected as if my computer was never turned on.

I did some research and, so far, I've tried:

-removing all or some of my RAM and switching them through diferrent slots.

-removing and reinserting my PCI and my graphics card

-resetting CMOS through the jumper switch and battery

-unplugging everything from the Power Supply and replugging.

-pressing the CPU on/off button for an extended amount of time.

So far nothing has worked and I'm completely stumped. Everything was working fine until my computer randomly crashed darker today and then froze in start up to now not displaying anything. Any help would be highly appreciated and thanks beforehand.

My specs are-

-8 GB ddr2 ram

-quad core Intel

-nvidia gt640

-corsair tx650 power supply

⟐ Commented August 15, 2025 at 9:27 MST

PC Desktop: How to fix a motherboard that doesn't give display?

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:23:12 -0700

I've had around 6 PC motherboards that I have changed over the years. I have all the motherboards with me. The problem with them is that there is a light on the board and the fans turn on when I power up the PC but there is no display. This seems to be a common problem for PC users. I need to know what could be causing such problems and if there is a way to fix it.

Thank You

⟐ Answered August 29, 2023 at 7:23 MST

Dell Dimension 2400: How to remove the hard-drive for disposal?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:42:45 -0700

I've replaced this old computer, but want to remove and disable the hard-drive before sending it off to the recycling center. How do I do that? What sort of dynamite do I use?

⟐ Answered December 17, 2025 at 6:42 MST

HP Compaq 8200 Elite: When I turn on the pc, the fan is on but pc isn't booting up.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:37:25 -0700

When I turn on the pc, the fan is on but pc isn't booting up. keeps making sounds with the fan

⟐ Answer accepted December 23, 2025 at 18:37 MST

Desktop PC: Why does the computer get slower over time?

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:39:10 -0700

Right after I got my computer everything seemed really fast, but over time it seems to be slowing down. Why is this?

⟐ Answer deleted August 26, 2022 at 5:39 MST

HP DC5700: My pc is not starting just making beeps 9 times with red light blinks

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:43:46 -0700

my pc is not starting just constantly beeping for nine times with red light flash again & again. I can’t recognize what problem it has, I watched some videos to fix it on youtube but I find out that my pc is beeping for 9 times all of the videos that I watched on youtube have the solution for 5 beeps none have 9 beep problem solution.

⟐ Answer accepted April 18, 2022 at 9:43 MST

Dell OptiPlex 755: Blinking Orange Light Only

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:51:11 -0700

Hi Guys any Idea why my Desktop can't power on.. when I push the power button. it only blinks.. and the color is Orange... I try to reseat the Power Supply, and Memory nothing happens.. please help guys.. thank you.

⟐ Answer accepted December 21, 2017 at 18:51 MST

Acer Desktop: memory low mesage but disk is clear

Mon, 29 May 2017 17:21:09 -0700

continually getting message about low memory but disk is not full. I have mcfee

⟐ Answer accepted May 29, 2017 at 17:21 MST

Acer Desktop: central processing unit does not start

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:31:09 -0700

my central processing shuts off automaticaly if i start windows normally

⟐ Commented September 22, 2022 at 19:31 MST

PC Desktop: Do I really need a anti-static strap/mat for dismantling a desktop?

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:01:55 -0700

Ok. I have a unused desktop and i want to dissect it to put fresher parts in it (it currently runs Pentium 4). Do i really need an anti-static strap/mat? Why?

PS: its untouched since 2007/2008

Thanks in advance

uhhh so do i still need an anti-static mat?

⟐ Commented August 17, 2023 at 23:01 MST

Dell Inspiron 531s: Computer wont start it just beeps

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:01:18 -0700

When I try to start my computer all does is beep. Nothing shows on the screen. What is going on with my computer? The screen is completely black.

⟐ Commented August 18, 2025 at 10:01 MST

HP ENVY 23-d060qd TouchSmart: Why is my computer running slowly?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:48:53 -0700

The computer is running slowly and I am not sure why. It started out fine, but as time goes on, the computer only gets slower.

⟐ Answered September 30, 2025 at 5:48 MST

HP a6500f: Hard drive is full of virus. How do I fix it?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:33:43 -0700

Hard drive is full of virus. How do i fix it

⟐ Commented February 22, 2026 at 5:33 MST

Dell OptiPlex 755: Adding a video card

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:46:44 -0700

What video cards can I use to upgrade my system

⟐ Commented February 15, 2022 at 16:46 MST

Aspire T180: Desktop shows blinking screen and does not boot

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:37:46 -0700

When turned on it does not boot and has small disk in the driver, probably boots from it

⟐ Answered March 30, 2026 at 23:37 MST

HP DC5700: Makes beeps when the pc turns on and pc dispaly doesnt sho

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:01:57 -0700

When my pc turns on it constalty makes beeping sounds and doesnt stop the diaplay doesnt turn on,the monitor works fine

⟐ Commented March 10, 2022 at 11:01 MST