System Unit; Floppy Diskette Drive (Fdd) - Mitsubishi Electric Apricot AL Series Owner's Handbook Manual

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System Unit

Problem
Cannot switch system on

Floppy Diskette Drive (FDD)

Problem
Drive does not work
Diskette cannot be read
8 / 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Possible solutions


If using internal battery, it may need to be charged.


If using AC adapter, check that it is connected properly and switched on.
Possible solutions


Check that diskette is properly inserted.


Check that diskette is properly formatted.


Check that the drive is properly inserted, or if being used externally, that
the parallel cable is properly connected.


Check that the FDD controller is Enabled in Setup (Refer to Chapter 7,
BIOS Setup and the Setup utility itself).


If the system has recently been subject to an unusually high or low
temperature, allow at least one hour for the system to reach the new
ambient temperature.


If the system has recently been moved from a high temperature to a
lower temperature, there may be condensation present. Allow at least an
hour for it to evaporate.