Apple 6400 appendix Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop

The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop.

If you don’t see a hard disk icon on the desktop, try the following:

mUse the Drive Setup program to make the disk available. Drive Setup is on the Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software that came with your computer. For instructions on using Drive Setup, follow the instructions in “Checking For Damage On Your Hard Disk” in the section “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this chapter.

mIf the hard disk is internal, shut down your computer, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.

mIf the hard disk is external, make sure that it is turned on and that its cable is connected firmly; then restart the Macintosh.

mCheck the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment (anything connected to the SCSI port [g]) connected to your computer. Each SCSI device must have its own unique ID number. If your computer came with the optional CD-ROM drive installed, it has SCSI ID number 3. See the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment, in conjunction with Chapter 3 in this manual, for information on setting SCSI ID numbers.

mIf the hard disk is your startup disk, start your computer with the Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software. Do this by inserting the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and holding down the C key while you restart the computer. (See the section “Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software” later in this chapter if you need more help.) Then follow the instructions in “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage.

If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in Chapter 7, “Reinstalling Your Computer’s Software,” to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk.

Icons do not appear correctly on your screen.

You need to rebuild the desktop—a process that helps your Macintosh keep track of files and folders on your hard disk. For instructions, see “Rebuild Your Desktop” in the section “If You Have Trouble” earlier in this chapter.

If icons do not appear correctly after you rebuild the desktop, try rebuilding a second time.

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