Presario 1400 Series
Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Solving Diskette Drive Problems
Some causes and solutions for common diskette drive problems are listed in the table below:
Solving Diskette Drive Problems
Problem
Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette.
Cannot boot from diskette.
Probable Cause
Diskette is
Notebook is writing to the wrong drive.
Not enough space is left on the diskette.
Drive error has occurred.
Diskette is not formatted.
Bootable diskette is not in drive A.
Diskette boot has incorrect setting in Computer Setup.
Solution
Disable the diskette’s write- protect feature or use a diskette that is not
Check the drive letter in the path statement.
Use another diskette.
Run Computer Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette.
Format the diskette. At the system prompt, enter
FORMAT A:
Put the bootable diskette in drive A.
Run Computer Setup and set diskette as first to boot.
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES | TROUBLESHOOTING 23 |
