Solving Hard Drive Problems; Solving Hardware Installation Problems - Compaq 1600XL Maintenance & Service Manual

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258

Solving Hard Drive Problems

Some common causes and solutions for hard drive problems are listed in the following
table.
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of information, maintain an up-to-date backup of your
hard drive at all times in case of errors or failures.
Problem
Reading hard drive
takes an unusually
long time after
restarting the
Notebook.
Hard drive error
occurs.
Hard drive does not
work.

Solving Hardware Installation Problems

Some common causes and solutions for hardware installation problems are listed in the
following table.
Problem
A new device is not
recognized as part of
the computer system.
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Probable Cause
System entered Hibernation
due to low battery condition
and is now exiting from it.
Hard drive has bad sectors or
has failed.
Hard drive is not seated
properly.
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Probable Cause
Cable(s) of new external
device are loose or power
cables are unplugged.
Power switch of new external
device is not turned on.
Device is not seated properly.
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Solution(s)
Give the system time to restore
the previously saved data to its
exact state before Hibernation.
Run Computer Checkup.
Turn off and unplug the Notebook,
remove the battery pack, and
remove and then reinstall the
hard drive.
Solution(s)
Ensure that all cables are properly
and securely connected.
Turn off the Notebook, turn on the
external device, then turn on the
Notebook to integrate the device
with the computer system.
Turn off the Notebook and reinsert
the device.
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