Solving Diskette Problems - HP Xw9300 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Solving Diskette Problems

Table 5-25 Diskette Problems
Problem
Diskette drive light stays on.
Drive not found.
Diskette drive cannot write to a
diskette.
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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.
Diskette write control is
enabled.
Diskette is damaged.
Solution
In Windows, open Explorer and select File >
Properties > Tools. Under Error-checking, click
Check Now.
Remove diskette and reinsert.
Reload files on new diskette.
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.
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.