Why does my DVD say no disc when I insert it?

Why does my DVD say no disc when I insert it?

No-disc errors are usually caused when the DVD or the laser-lens pickup has become dirty and causes the DVD player to not be able to read the DVD. DVD laser lens cleaning discs can be purchased at most electronics retailers or online. Insert the laser lens cleaning disc and follow the instructions.

Why is my stereo saying no disc?

If you are getting a NO DISC error on a CD / DVD player, then chances are the laser has failed. A typical symptom is you insert a disc in the player and after a while; the CD tray opens again with the message referring to no disc being in the system.

What is a disc error?

The message DISC ERR is usually displayed when the unit ca see the disc but not play the disc. This usually occurs when the disc is scratched or dirty. The message NO DiSC is displayed when the unit simply can not read or detect the disc at all. This can also occur if the disc is scratched or dirty.

Why does install does not start when I put the disc in the drive?

If you are trying to install games #24 and higher, check whether your computer has a DVD drive. If installation does not start on its own after inserting the Disc/Disc 1 in the drive, install the game manually: 1) Insert the Disc in your disc drive. 2) Go to your Start Menu > Computer (or My Computer in Windows XP).

Why does my CD player say no disc?

If the laser has failed, then it will not be able to detect a CD and therefore the error message appears. I normally do two things when this happens. I normally clean the lens just in case there is dust on it obstructing the laser path. If cleaning the lens does not solve the problem then I make sure the laser is working.

How to fix there is no disk in the drive?

According to Google searching results and Microsoft community, it’s not a new problem for users to meet ‘There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive\device\harddisk\Dr1 etc. similar error message. So how does this problem come out and how to fix it?

What to do if install does not start on its own?

If installation does not start on its own after inserting the Disc/Disc 1 in the drive, install the game manually: 1) Insert the Disc in your disc drive. 2) Go to your Start Menu > Computer (or My Computer in Windows XP). 3) Find the CD or DVD drive that contains the disc. Double-click to Open.

There are various reasons for this error, from the CD lens eye being dirty to a CD format that is incompatible with the player. Troubleshoot through process of elimination.

When does there is no disk in the drive?

According to support.microsoft.com, “there is no disk in the drive” can occur when either of the following conditions is true: You have a removable drive configured as drive letter C. You do not have a removable disk in the removable disk drive.

What does disk boot failure, Insert system disk and press enter mean?

When I start up the Compaq Presario SR1000V, it displays the normal start up screen, then jumps to a black screen with a small white line blinking at the top left. It’ll stay there for about 2 minutes, then display the message “DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER”. *NOTE*- I do not own the boot CD or disk or whatever.

What to do if your DVD drive says there is no disc?

DVD Drive says there is no disc. 1. Open Computer Management by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, clicking Administrative Tools, and then double-clicking Computer Management. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.