HP 1630 manual Hard Drive Solutions, Solving Hard Drive Problems

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Maintenance & Service Guide

Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers

Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog

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.

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information, always maintain an up-to-date backup of your hard drive at all times, in case of errors or failures.

	Solving Hard Drive Problems
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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Contents Maintenance & Service Guide Maintenance & Service Guide Maintenance and Service GuideSymbols PrefaceTechnician Notes Serial Number Locating Additional InformationProduct Description Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable ComputersTroubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Serial Number Location Removal & Replacement ProcedureSerial Number Location Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack Models Models & FeaturesFeatures Front of Unit Front of UnitLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsBottom Of Unit Diagnostic Clearing the Power-On PasswordClearing the Power-On Password Preliminary StepsPower On Self Test Post Running PostTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Before Replacing PartsSolving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems Keyboard SolutionsSolving Minor Problems Solving Hard Drive Problems Probable Cause Solutions Hard Drive SolutionsSolving Hard Drive Problems Diskette Solutions Format aSolving Audio Problems Probable Cause Solutions Solving Audio ProblemsProblem Solving Battery Pack and Battery Gauge Problems Power Solutions Solving Power ProblemsSolving Power Problems Problem Probable Cause SolutionsSolving CD Drive Problems Probable Cause Solutions CD Drive SolutionsSolving CD Drive Problems Hardware Installation Solutions Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsProblem Solving Memory Problems Probable Cause Solutions Memory SolutionsSolving Memory Problems PC Card Solutions Solving PC Card ProblemsSolving PC Card Problems Probable Cause Solutions Global Settings tab,Printer Solutions Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Touch Pad/Pointing Device Problems Cause Solutions Touch Pad SolutionsSolving Touch Pad/Pointing Device Problems Error Codes System Unit Description Spare Part NumberBoards LCDDisplay Mass Storage Devices Modem Cables Description Spare Part Number AC Power Cords Not Shown Description Spare Part NumberCables Return Kits Description Quantity Miscellaneous Hardware and ScrewsMiscellaneous Parts Description Spare Electrostatic Discharge Screws Service ConsiderationsTool and Software Requirements Cables and Connectors Speaker Assembly Cable InstallationCable Positions Plastic PartsChart SequenceRemoving the Battery Pack Removing The Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Removing the Screws from the Palmrest Cover with Touch PadRemoving the Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Disconnecting the Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Removing The Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Removing The Heatspreader Removing Screws and HeatspreaderRemoving The Status Panel Releasing and Removing the Status Panel CoverBack to Preparing Computer for Disassembly Removing The Interface Board Removing the Screws from the Interface BoardMaintenance & Service Guide Removing the Interface Board with Header Attached Interface Board Components Interface Board Components Designator ConnectorInterface Board Removing The Hard Drive Disconnecting the Hard Drive Data Cable from the Hard Drive Board Removing The Battery Charger BoardRemoving the Screws and the Battery Charger Removing The CD Drive Removing the Screws from the CD DriveOpening the CD Drive Tray Releasing the Lever Disconnecting the CD Drive Cable from the CD Drive Removing The Display Assembly Hard Drive Removing the Hinge CoversRemoving Screws from the Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly with Flex Cable Attached Removing The Plastic Subpanel Assembly Removing the Screws from the Plastic Subpanel AssemblyReleasing the Plastic Subpanel Assembly Removing the Plastic Subpanel Assembly from the Chassis Disconnecting the CD Drive Cable from the System Board Removing The CD Drive CableRemoving The Speaker Assembly Removing the Screws from the CD Guide Support BracketCable routing Assembly Removing the Modem from the Chassis Removing The ModemDisconnecting the Modem Cable from the Modem Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cable from the System Board Removing The Diskette DriveRemoving the Diskette Drive Standoff Remove the Diskette Drive from the Chassis Removing The Fan Removing The Audio Assembly Board Status Panel Removing the Screws and Audio Assembly BoardRemoving The System Board Removing the Screws and Standoffs from System Board Maintenance & Service Guide Dip Switch System Board Settings Dip Switch SettingsCPU Core Voltage Setting Removing The Memory Module Removing the Screw from the Memory Module DoorRemoving the Memory Module from the System Board Rear Connectors Rear ConnectorsPort Replicator System OverviewPower Management Port Replicator Rear Connectors Port Replicator Rear ConnectorsPin Connectors

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