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Diskette drive problems
Note: You may need to reconfigure the computer when you add or remove a hardware device, such
as an additional diskette drive. See "Hardware installation problems" on page 58 for more
information.
Problem
Diskette drive light stays on
Diskette drive cannot write
to diskette.
Possible causes
The diskette drive cable is connected
incorrectly.
The diskette is damaged.
The diskette drive is faulty.
The diskette is write-protected.
Your computer is writing to the wrong
drive.
Not enough space is left on the diskette.
The diskette drive is disabled.
Possible remedies
Make sure the diskette drive cable is
inserted securely into the socket. See
page 10 for the location of the diskette
drive connectors on the mainboard.
In the Windows Operating System, run
Scan Disk . Follow these steps:
1
Click Start then My Computer.
2
Right click on the diskette drive.
3
Select Properties.
4
Click Tools then Error-checking.
Contact your HP authorized service
provider for assistance.
Use another diskette or remove the write
protection by sliding the black tab on the
corner of the diskette.
Check your application to see which
drive it is trying to access; then change
the drive letter or path if necessary.
Use another diskette that has more free
space.
Follow these steps:
1
Reboot your computer.
2
Press F10 during (POST) to enter
the Setup utility.
3
Select Standard CMOS Features
from the Main menu.
4
Select Drive A and set it at 1.44MB,
3.5-inch parameter.
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