Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers
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Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack
Hard Drive Solutions
Solving Minor Problems
Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software.
Solving Hard Drive Problems
Some common causes and solutions for hard drive problems are listed in the following table.
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| Solving Hard Drive Problems |
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Problem | Probable Cause | Solution(s) |
Reading hard drive takes an unusually long time after restarting the computer.
Hard drive error occurs. Hard drive does not work.
System entered Hibernation due to low battery condition and is now exiting from it.
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 Computer Checkup.
Turn off and unplug the computer, remove the battery pack, and remove and then reinstall the hard drive.
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