Solving Diskette Problems - Compaq D315 Troubleshooting Manual

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Solving Diskette Problems

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Solving Diskette Problems
Problem
Diskette drive light
stays on.
Drive not found.
Diskette drive cannot write
to a diskette.
2–8
Common causes and solutions for diskette problems are listed in the
following table.
You may need to reconfigure the computer when you add or remove
hardware, such as an additional diskette drive. See "Solving
Hardware Installation Problems" for instructions.
Cause
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette is incorrectly
inserted.
Drive button is not
pushed in.
Files on diskette are
damaged.
Drive cable is not
properly connected.
Cable is loose.
Removable drive is not
seated properly.
Diskette is not
formatted.
Diskette is
write-protected.
Writing to the wrong
drive.
Not enough space is
left on the diskette.
Solution
Right-click Start, click Explore,
and select a drive. Select File >
Properties > Tools. Under
Error-checking, click Check Now.
Remove diskette and reinsert.
Push in drive button.
Check the program diskettes.
Reconnect drive cable.
Reseat diskette drive data and
power cable.
Reseat the drive.
Format the diskette.
Use another diskette or remove the
write protection.
Check the drive letter in your path
statement.
Use another diskette.
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