Solving Diskette Problems - HP xw4100 Service And Technical Reference Manual

5.6.3 solving diskette problems

solving diskette problems
problem
Diskette drive light stays on.
Drive not found.
Diskette drive cannot write
to a diskette.
hp workstation xw4100 service and technical reference guide
cause
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette is incorrectly
inserted.
Drive button is not
pushed in.
Files on diskette are
damaged.
Drive cable is not
properly connected.
Cable is loose.
Removable drive is not
seated properly.
Diskette is not formatted.
Diskette is
write-protected.
Writing to the wrong
drive.
Not enough space is left
on the diskette.
Diskette write control is
enabled.
Diskette is damaged.
system diagnostics and troubleshooting
solution
In Microsoft Windows 2000 and
Microsoft Windows XP, right-click
Start, click Explore, and select a
drive. Select File > Properties > Tools.
Under Error-checking, click
Check Now.
Remove diskette and reinsert.
Push in drive button.
Check the program diskettes.
Reconnect power cable. Ensure that
all four pins are connected.
Reseat diskette drive data and power
cables.
Reseat the drive.
Format the diskette.
Use another diskette or remove the
write protection.
Check the drive letter in the path
statement.
Use another diskette.
Use Computer Setup to check the
storage security feature disabled
settings.
Replace the damaged disk.
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