Solving Diskette Problems - HP Z600 Maintenance And Service Manual

Table 6-2 Power supply problems (continued)
Problem

Solving diskette problems

Table 6-3 Diskette problems
Problem
Diskette drive light stays on.
Drive not found.
Diskette drive cannot write to a
diskette.
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Cause
Cause
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette is incorrectly inserted.
Files on the 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.
There is not enough space on
the diskette.
Diskette write-control is
enabled.
Diskette is damaged.
Solution
c. Replace the device causing the failure
d. Continue adding devices one at a time to verify
that all devices are functioning.
2. Verify power supply functionality.
a. Disconnect AC power.
b. Remove the power supply.
c. Plug in AC power.
●
If the power supply fan spins and the LED
illuminates (see
on page 160), the power supply is good.
Replace the system board.
● If the power supply fan does not spin or the
LED does not illuminate (see
power supply on page
power supply.
Solution
1. Right-click Start, select Explore, and then select a
drive.
2. Select File>Properties>Tools.
3. Under Error-checking, select Check Now.
Remove and reinsert diskette.
Verify the program diskettes.
Reconnect the power cable and verify that all four pins
are connected.
Reseat the 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.
Use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to verify the storage
security feature disabled settings.
Replace the damaged disk.
Testing power supply
Testing
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