IBM Aptiva 2170 Hardware Maintenance Service Manual page 80

Table 2-3 Error Symptoms List
NOTE:
To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed
to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no
check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the
most likely cause.
Error Symptoms
Diskette drive read/write error.
Diskette drive LED comes on
for more than 2 minutes when
reading data.
Diskette drive LED fails to light,
and the drive is unable to
access for more than 2
minutes.
Diskette drive test failed.
NOTE:
Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are
set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems.
Hard disk drive test failed.
Hard disk drive format error.
Hard disk drive write error.
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Diskette.
Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to [Write
protect] in the Security Options of BIOS Setup. See
"Security Options" on page 22.
Diskette drive cable.
Diskette drive.
System board.
Diskette
Diskette drive connection/cable
Diskette drive
System board
Diskette
Diskette drive powe
Diskette drive connection/cable
Diskette drive
System board
Diskette
Diskette drive
Diskette drive cable
System board
Hard Disk Drive
Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.
Hard disk drive cable.
Hard disk drive.
System board.
Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.
Hard disk drive.
Action/FRU