Apple 145B manual If you can’t save files on a floppy disk, Restoring your System Folder

Restoring your System Folder

If your Macintosh does not start up any more, replacing the System Folder may solve the problem. If you used PowerBook 145B Backup to make a backup copy of your System Folder, you can use PowerBook 145B Restore to replace the damaged System Folder on your hard disk with a fresh copy from your backup disks.

To restore the System Folder to the hard disk, follow the instructions in the section “Restoring Information on Your Hard Disk,” using floppy disks containing a backup copy of your System Folder.

If you can’t save files on a floppy disk

If you can’t save files on a floppy disk, the disk may be locked, full, or damaged, or the disk drive may not be working properly. Try the following:

mMake sure the tab on the back of the disk is in the unlocked position (the square hole should be closed).

mIf you see a message reporting that the disk is full, erase unneeded files from that disk, or save on another disk.

mIf you see a message that the disk is not initialized, and you know that it has been initialized, eject the disk and carefully insert it again. If the same message appears, the disk is probably damaged. You may be able to recover its information with Disk First Aid or another disk-recovery program. (See the section on testing and repairing disks in this chapter.)

mCheck the disk for obvious damage to the plastic case or the sliding metal shutter.

mInsert a different disk and try saving again. If you can’t save on the second disk, the disk drive may be damaged. Take the disk drive to your authorized Apple service provider for repair.

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