Hard Disk Drive Problems; Heat Problems - HP F2974KT - OmniBook 500 - PIII 700 MHz Manual

Hard Disk Drive Problems

If the computer's hard drive doesn't spin
• Make sure the computer has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make
sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the rear of the computer.
• Remove and reinsert the hard drive—see "To replace the hard disk drive" on page 96.
If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise
• Back up the drive immediately.
• See whether the noise is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card
drive.
If files are corrupted
• In Windows 98, run the Scandisk surface scan to check the hard disk. From the Start
menu, click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk.
• For Windows 2000, open My Computer, select the disk you want to scan, click File,
Properties, and use the Tools tab.
• Run the VirusScan program—see "To use the VirusScan utility" on page 41.
• Test the hard disk drive with the e-DiagTools diagnostics— see "Testing the
Hardware" on page 162.
• If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software—
see "To recover the factory installation of your hard disk" on page 164.

Heat Problems

Your computer normally gets warm during routine operation.
If the computer gets abnormally hot
• Always set the computer on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and
underneath it.
• Make sure the air vent on the left side of the computer is clear.
• Keep in mind that games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100% can
increase the computer's temperature.
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