Chapter 5, Disks - Toshiba T2150CD Series Manual

Problem
Computer does not boot from hard drive
Slow performance or disk errors
CD ROM Drive
For more information, refer to
Problem
You cannot access a CD in the drive
Procedure
Insert a system diskette (refer to
and Disk Drives) and reboot.
There may be a problem with your operating system
files. Refer to your Windows and DOS documentation.
Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK to
check the condition of your files and disk. Refer to
your MS-DOS documentation or on-line HELP for
information on running SCANDISK and the
defragmenter.
Run the diagnostic test. Write down any reported
errors. If TDIAGS does not report any errors and you
have exhausted every troubleshooting possibility,
make sure you have backed up all your files.
As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. Then, reload
the operating system and other files.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
Chapter 5, Disks and Disk
Procedure
Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. Press
gently until it clicks into place.
Open the drawer and make sure the CD is properly
seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up.
A foreign object in the drawer could block laser
light from reading the CD. Make sure there in no
obstruction. Remove any foreign object.
Check whether the CD is dirty. If necessary, wipe it
with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner.
See the CD care section in
cleaning.
Check your config.sys and autoexec.bat files to make
sure they have the necessary drivers and execution
lines. Refer to the CD-ROM driver section in
10, Toshiba Utilities and

Chapter 5, Disks

Drives.
Chapter 5, for details on
Drivers.
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