Toshiba QOSMIO E10 Maintenance Manual page 90

2.6 2.5" HDD Troubleshooting
Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The HDD is connected to the connector of the system board through the HD board. The
connecting portion may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps
described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks to check
the connecting portion:
Check 1 Make sure the following connectors are firmly connected to the HDD and system
board.
If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If
there is still an error, go to Check 2.
Check 2 The 2.5" HDD may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the
problem still exists, perform Check 3.
Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
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