Troubleshooting
2.17 Non Functioning Device
Clear
CMOS.
Reattach device.
Close notebook,
plug in power,
and reboot.
Device
boots
properly?
Y
Done
2–20
Unplug the Non Functioning device
from the notebook, inspect cables and
plugs for bent or broken pins or other
N
Possible bad hard
N
Possible bad NIC.
Non
functioning
device
Reseat
device.
damage.
Y
Any
physical
device?
drive. Replace
drive.
Replace card. If
integrated NIC,
replace system
board.
Possible bad
diskette drive.
Replace drive.
Maintenance and Service Guide
Fix or
replace
broken item.
Go to
Section 2.9,
No OS Loading.
Device
boots
properly?
Y
Done
N