"Compaq.com - Compaq Presario 1200 Series Maintenance and Service Guide - Models: 1230 and 1232
Battery pack has partially self- discharged.
Battery pack is being exposed to high temperatures or extremely cold temperatures.
Condition the battery pack by fully charging, fully discharging, then fully recharging it.
To maintain the charge, leave battery packs in the computer when it is connected to external power.
If the computer is disconnected from external power for more than two weeks, remove battery packs from the computer to reduce the discharge rate.
Keep the battery pack within the recommended temperature ranges. Operating: 50° F to 104° F
(10° C to 40° C) Storage:
Recharge the battery pack.
Solving CD Drive Problems
Some common causes and solutions for CD drive problems are listed in the following table.
Solving CD Drive Problems
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CD drive cannot read a compact disc. |
| Compact disc is upside down or is |
| Open the CD loading tray, lay the |
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| compact disc in it (label side up), |
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| then close the tray. |
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| CD is CD Plus or Pregap/Track 0 |
| Cannot read these type CDs in 24x. |
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| type. |
| Remove the CD. |
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Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems
Some common causes and solutions for diskette and diskette drive problems are listed in the following table.
Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems
Problem |
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Diskette drive cannot write to a |
| Diskette is |
| Disable the diskette's |
diskette. |
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| feature or use a diskette that is not |
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Computer is writing to the wrong drive.
Not enough space is left on the diskette.
Check the drive letter in the path statement.
Use another diskette.
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