Solving Diskette Problems - HP Xw6600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Table 5-3 Power supply problems (continued)
Problem
Power LED flashes red (once every
2 seconds).

Solving diskette problems

Table 5-4 Diskette problems
Problem
Diskette drive light stays on.
Drive not found.
Diskette drive cannot write to a
diskette.
112 Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting
Cause
Power failure (power supply is
overloaded).
Cause
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette is incorrectly inserted.
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.
Solution
is plugged into the system board connector. Ensure
that the fan is properly seated.
5. Replace the processor heatsink.
1. Determine whether a device is causing the problem
by removing all attached devices. Power on the
system. If the system enters the POST, then power
off and replace one device at a time and repeat this
procedure until a failure occurs. Replace the device
causing the failure. Continue adding devices one at a
time to ensure all devices are functioning properly.
2. Verify the power supply functionality.
a. Disconnect AC power.
b. Remove all internal power supply cables from
the system board.
c. Plug in AC power.
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If the power supply fan spins and the LED
illuminates (see
on page 111), then the power supply is
good. Replace the system board.
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If the power supply fan does not spin or the
LED does not illuminate (see
power supply on page
power supply.
Solution
Right-click Start, select Explore, and then select a drive.
Select File>Properties>Tools. Under Error-checking,
select Check Now.
Remove and reinsert diskette.
Verify the program diskettes.
Reconnect power cable. Be sure 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.
Verify the drive letter in the path statement.
Use another diskette.
Testing power supply
Testing
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