Seagate Medalist Pro 2160N User Manual download pdf (Page 44)

Ñ EDUCATION

44 Power Computing Ñ ConÞdential

Hard Disk Drive

Problems with the hard disk drive are among the most common type of

difÞculty encountered by users. Several types of problems may be

expected: corruption of software; improper setup of a drive; failure of

electronic components on the drive; physical failure of the drive mech-

anism. Hard disk problems can occationally result in system errors, but

will most often lead to problems booting the computer. Follow the

instructions or ßowcharts below according to the type of symptom

encountered.

Yes

Disk Mounts on Desktop?

Boot from Power CD

and test. Works?

Clean Install

Extension Conflict

Boot with Extensions off

and test. Works?

Floppy Drive Troubleshooting

Zap PRAM and.

test. Works?

Does it accept disks?

Does the disk spin?

Reseat cable, reset

CUDA and test. Works?

Remove front bezel

and test. Works?

Adjust floppy

drive mounting.

Yes

Replace Floppy Drive

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Seagate Medalist Pro 2160N User Manual Page 44