Table 2-18. Diskette/Diskette Drive Problems
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Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
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Diskette drive Diskette is damaged. Run CHKDSK on the diskette.
LED stays on. At the system prompt, type:
CHKDSK A:
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Software program is Check the program diskettes.
damaged.
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Diskette drive Diskette is write- Disable the diskette's
cannot write to a protected. write-protect feature or use
diskette. a diskette that is not
write-protected.
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Computer is writing to Check the drive letter in
the wrong drive. the path statement.
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Drive error has Run Computer Checkup.
occurred.
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Diskette is not Format the diskette.
formatted.
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Diskette drive The wrong type of Use the type of diskette
cannot read a diskette is being used. required by the drive.
diskette.
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Diskette has a bad Copy files to the hard drive
sector. or another diskette.
Reformat or replace the bad
diskette.
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Drive error has Run Computer Checkup.
occurred.
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Diskette is not Format the diskette.
formatted.
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Table 2-19. Display Problems
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Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
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Characters are Control slide for Adjust the slide control(s)
dim. brightness or contrast on the right side of the
(if applicable) is not display. *
set properly.
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Computer screen is in Tilt display or move
direct light. computer.
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Power Management setting Use the Fn + F7 hotkeys or
is set on high or run Power Management to
custom. change setting to medium.
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Power Management Adjust brightness setting in
brightness setting is Power Management.