Compaq Armada 7800 - Solving Diskette;Diskette Drive Problems; Diskette Drive Cannot Read a Diskette

16-12 Troubleshooting
Writer: Rebecca Wiggins Saved by: Rebecca Wiggins Saved date: 02/06/98 11:08 AM
Part Number: 314932-001 File name: Ch16.doc
Solving Diskette/Diskette Drive Problems
Diskette drive cannot read a diskette
Possible Cause
Diskette media has a bad sector.
Solution
Copy remaining files to the hard drive or another formatted
diskette. Reformat the diskette.
Possible Cause
Using the wrong diskette type for the diskette drive type.
Solution
Use the required diskette type.
Possible Cause
Diskette is not formatted.
Solution
Format the diskette.
If you are using Windows 95:
1 From the Windows 95 desktop, double-click My Computer.
2 Click 3 ½ Floppy (A)
Æ
File
Æ
Format.
3 Fill in the appropriate information, then click Start.
If you are using Windows NT, format the diskette by entering
format a:
at the system prompt.