HP 1630 manual Diskette Solutions, Format a

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Diskette 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.

Some common causes and solutions for diskette and diskette drive problems are listed below.

Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems

Problem	Probable Cause	Solution(s)
Diskette drive cannot write to a	Diskette is write-protected.	Disable the diskette's write-
diskette.		protect feature or use a
		diskette that is not write-
		protected.
	Computer is writing to	Check the drive letter in the
	the wrong drive.	path statement.
	Not enough space is left	Use another diskette.
	on the diskette.
	Drive error has occurred.	Run Computer Checkup from
		the Compaq Diagnostics
		diskette.
	Diskette is not formatted.	Format the diskette. At
		the system prompt, enter
		FORMAT A:

Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.

The wrong type of diskette is being used.

Diskette has a bad sector.

Use the type of diskette required by the drive.

Copy files to hard drive or another diskette. Reformat bad floppy.

	Drive error has occurred.	Run Computer Checkup from
		the Compaq Diagnostics
		diskette.
	Diskette is not formatted.	Format the diskette. At the
		system prompt, enter FORMAT
		A:
	The floppy controller is	Re-enable the floppy controller
	disabled in F10 Setup	in F10 Setup
Cannot boot from diskette.	Bootable diskette is not in	Put the bootable diskette in
	drive A.	drive A.
	Diskette Boot has incorrect	Run Computer Setup and set
	setting in Computer Setup.	diskette as first to boot.

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