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3-2
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Battery power does not last long
System halts during boot sequence
I/O processing malfunctions
Diskette drive does not work
Hard disk drive malfunction
Memory malfunction
External keyboard or PS/2 mouse
doesn't work
Table 3-1 Quick Troubleshooting (Cont'd)
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Make sure that the power management features
are enabled.
Recharge the battery pack for 1½ hours before
using again.
Replace the battery pack.
Check condition of selected boot device
(diskette, hard disk or CD-ROM) for bad boot
track or incorrect OS files.
Try booting from a new bootable diskette and
recopy or repartition hard disk.
Check for any BIOS error messages on the
display screen.
Replace the Graph board or I/O board.
Check the connections of all internal devices.
Replace the Graph board or I/O board.
Check if diskette drive cable is connected
properly.
Check if the diskette drive works in the external
FDD Connector Kit or with the PortBar 6000.
Check diskette type if correct and not faulty.
Replace the diskette drive.
Replace the I/O board.
Check if hard disk drive is set properly on CMOS
SETUP.
Check drive cables and connections.
Check if disk drive is good.
Replace the Graph board or I/O board.
Check if the memory module is inserted properly.
Replace the DIMM.
Replace the Graph board.
Check if keyboard or mouse are connected
properly. Check Y-cable if it is being used. Power
off system first before plugging in the device.
Replace the keyboard or mouse.
Replace the Graph board or I/O board.
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