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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error

message.
If you are starting the computer from the hard disk, make sure
there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If there is, remove it.
If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette
in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the
computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette and restart the
computer.
For information on how to make a bootable disk, refer to your
Window s® booklet.

The drive cannot read a diskette.

Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette,
the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the
problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for
instructions, see “Disk drive problems” on page 193).
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems

You cannot access a disc in the drive.

Make sure the drive tray has closed properly. Press gently
until it clicks into place.
Open the drive tray and remove the disc. Make sure the drive
tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the
laser beam.
Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty. If necessary, wipe
it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner.
Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure it is lying flat, label
side uppermost. Press the disc down until it locks on the
spindle. Close the drive tray carefully, making sure it has shut
completely.