2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting
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2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting

This section describes how to determine if the USB FDD is functioning properly. Perform
the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as
required.
Procedure 1: USB FDD Head Cleaning Check
Procedure 2: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 3: Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1 USB FDD Head Cleaning Check
USB FDD head cleaning operation details are given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics.
Connect a USB floppy disk drive to a computer and insert the Diagnostics Disk in the USB
floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run the test. Clean the USB FDD heads using the
cleaning kit. If the USB FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to Procedure
2.
If the test program cannot be executed, go to Procedure 3.