Hardware Installation Problems - Compaq LTE Elite Maintenance And Service Manual

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Table 7-4. Hardware Installation Problems
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Problem
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The drive or optional
device does not fit in
the drive bay.
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A new device is not
recognized as part of
the computer system.
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Plastic latches are worn
off of the bottom cover.
Probable Cause
The drive or optional
device is not supported.
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Drive cage is bent.
The power switch of the
new external device was
not turned on before the
system was turned on.
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Computer Setup has to be
run to configure the new
device.
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The signal cable or power
cable of the new device is
loose or disconnected.
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The switch settings on the
vertical circuit board are
incorrect.
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More than one optional
device has the same
interrupt request (IRQ)
setting.
replace the bottom
or top cover
(whichever
applies).
Ensure that the
plastic latches are
not worn off. If they
are, replace the
bottom cover.
Recommended Action(s)
Use only supported
drives or optional
devices (Table 8-10)
that meet the maximum
drive bay length
requirement listed in
Section 10.1.
1. Determine if there
are irregularities
in the drive cage
or if there are
obstructions.
Straighten the
drive cage if
possible.
2. Replace the drive
cage.
Turn off the system,
then turn on the
external device, then
turn on the system to
integrate the new
device.
Run Computer Setup.
Ensure that all
cables are properly
and securely
connected.
Correct the switch
settings on the
vertical circuit
board.
Correct the IRQ
settings for the
optional devices that
are conflicting.