Check Procedures     47
Hard disk drive LED fails to 
light, but system operates 
normally.
With the system power on, measure the voltage of 
hard disk LED connector CN6 for 2170 or CN14 for 
2171/2172. The reading should be: 
2170(CN6)   2171/2172(CN14)    HDD Idle/Active
pin-1 pin-1   +5 Vdc /  --
pin-2  pin-2   +5 Vdc /  0 Vdc
pin-3  pin-3   +5 Vdc /  0 Vdc
pin-4 pin-4   +5 Vdc / -
See “Machine Type 2170 System Board Jumpers 
and Connectors” on page 147 and See “Machine 
Type 2171 and 2172 System Board Jumpers and 
Connectors” on page 150.
Hard drive LED cable.
CD/DVD-ROM Drive
NOTE: 
Ensure CD/DVD-ROM drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/
jumper are set correctly and its laser beam is clean before diagnosing any 
CD/DVD-ROM drive problems. 
CD/DVD-ROM drive LED 
flashes for more than 30 
seconds before LED shutting 
off.
Software asks to reinstall disc.
Software displays a reading 
CD/DVD error.
CD/DVD may have dirt or foreign material on it. 
Check with a known good disc.
CD/DVD is not inserted properly. 
CD/DVD is damaged. 
CD/DVD-ROM drive LED 
doesn't come on but works 
normally.
CD/DVD-ROM drive
CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot 
load or eject when the system 
is turned on and its eject button 
is pressed and held.
See “” on page 166 and “CD-ROM Emergency-exit 
<option 2>” on page 166. 
Disconnect all cables from CD/DVD-ROM drive 
except power cable, then press eject button to try to 
unload the disk. 
CD/DVD-ROM drive power.
CD/DVD-ROM drive
Table 2-3 Error Symptoms List
 (Continued)
NOTE: 
 To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed 
to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no 
check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the 
most likely cause.
Error Symptoms  Action/FRU