Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting - Toshiba Tecra 700CS Maintenance Manual

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Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting

To determine if the hard disk drive is functioning properly, perform the procedures below
starting with Procedure 1. Continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1:
Procedure 2:
Procedure 3:
Procedure 4:
NOTES: The contents of the hard disk will be erased when the HDD trouble-
shooting procedures are executed. Transfer the contents of the hard
disk to a backup system (i.e., floppy disks).
If MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups is selected, use the
Master Diskette Creator (MDC) utility in the Toshiba Utility folder.
If Windows 95 is selected, use the Microsoft Create System Disks
Tool (MSCSD.EXE) in the System Tools folder.
1. Do not use the BACKUP command in the Toshiba Companion
2. Have at least 35 2HD (1.44MB) diskettes ready to back up the
3. If you use MDC, you do not have to format the diskettes; they will
700 Series
Partition Check
Message Check
Format Check
Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Utility to back up the hard disk.
hard disk (25 diskettes if Windows 3.1 is selected ).
be formatted automatically as you use them. If you use MSCSD,
the diskettes must first be formatted.
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