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Symptom
Floppy drive
General problems.
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Make sure floppy drive is | Floppy drive module |
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installed correctly. | or contacts. |
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Check settings in BIOS | Motherboard. |
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Setup. |
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Drive does not write to
Drive reads from but does not write to 720- or
Particular
DVD movie stops playing.
Region Code error.
“System Error: Unable to read drive” message.
Keyboard
Some or all keys do not work properly.
External keyboard does not work.
Embedded numeric keypad does not work.
Make sure floppy disk is not
Make sure floppy disks are not
Format floppy disks using DOS “format /f:720” or “format /f:360” command.
Check disk for dirt or damage, and clean with soft cloth or replace.
DVD may be
Movie may be paused. Press Play button.
DVD is intended for different world region.
Make sure disk is clean and inserted correctly.
Wait 5 to 10 seconds after closing tray before pressing Play.
Restart notebook.
Make sure
Check settings in BIOS Setup.
Check settings in BIOS Setup.
Press Fn+F8 to activate numeric keypad, and Lock key to turn on number lock.
Avoid touching touch pad while booting or resuming.
Floppy drive module.
Floppy drive module.
Motherboard.
Keyboard.
Motherboard.
External keyboard. Motherboard.
Keyboard.
Top case.
Motherboard.
Try reinserting ribbon cable in connector on motherboard.
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