Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Hard Drive Solutions
Some causes and solutions for hard drive problems are listed in the following table.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of information, maintain an
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Problem | Probable Cause | Solution(s) | |
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Reading hard drive takes an unusually long time after restarting the Notebook.
Hard drive error occurs.
Hard drive does not work.
System entered Hibernation due to
Hard drive has bad sectors or has failed.
Hard drive is not seated properly.
Give the system time to restore the previously saved data to its exact state before Hibernation.
Run Checkup (TEST).
Turn off and unplug the Notebook, remove the battery pack, and remove and then reinstall the hard drive.
Hardware Installation Solutions
The possible cause and some solutions for a hardware installation problem are listed in the following table.
Hardware Installation
Problem | Probable Cause | Solution(s) |
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A new device is not recognized as part of the system.
Cable(s) of new external device are loose or power cables are unplugged.
Power switch of new external device is not turned on.
Device is not seated properly.
Ensure that all cables are proplerly and securely connected.
Turn off the Notebook, turn on the external device, then turn on the
Notebook to integrate the device with the system.
Turn off the Notebook and reinsert the device.
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