Diskette Drive Problems - IBM 436854u - System x3200 M2 5U Mini Tower Server Problem Determination And Service Manual

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, System x3200 M2 Types 4367 and 4368," on page 33 to determine which
components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
The CD or DVD drive tray is not
working.

Diskette drive problems

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, System x3200 M2 Types 4367 and 4368," on page 33 to determine which
components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
The diskette drive activity LED
stays lit, or the server bypasses
the diskette drive.
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Action
1. Make sure that the server is turned on.
2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release
opening.
3. Reseat the CD or DVD drive cable.
4. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the server each time:
a. CD or DVD drive cable
b. CD or DVD drive
Action
1. If there is a diskette in the drive, make sure that:
v The diskette drive cables are correctly and securely connected.
v The diskette drive is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
v The diskette is good and not damaged. (Try another diskette if you have
one.)
v The diskette is inserted correctly in the drive.
v The diskette contains the necessary files to start the server.
v Your software program is working properly.
2. To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance
between monitors and diskette drives is at least 76 mm (3 in.).
3. Replace the diskette drive.