Procedure 3
Connector Check and Replacement Check
The 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive is connected to the system board by a flexible cable. This
cable may be damaged or disconnected from the 3.5-inch FDD port. Perform the following
checks:
Check 1
Make sure the flexible cable is firmly connected to the 3.5-inch FDD.
If this cable is disconnected, connect it to the system unit and repeat Procedure 2.
If the FDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2.
Check 2
The cable may be defective or damaged. Replace the flexible cable. If the FDD is
still not functioning properly, perform Check 3.
Check 3
The FDD or its cable may be defective or damaged. Replace the FDD with a new
one following the steps in chapter 4, Replacement Procedures . If the FDD is still
not functioning properly, perform Check 4.
Check 4
Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in chapter 4.
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FDD
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