User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB12FX/WI

[. . . ] Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Prosignia SeriesComputers without notice. Symbols The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide. WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of data. IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. Technician Notes WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, the user should not attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed circuit board. [. . . ] Possible solution Run Computer Checkup (TEST) and Computer Setup. From the desktop click on the Start menu. Choose Program Accessories System Tools Scandisk to check for problems. If problems exist, run Scandisk and checkmark the "Automatically fix errors" box at the bottom to correct the problems. If a large number of lost allocation units is found, click on the Start menu. Choose Program Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. Nonsystem disk message. The system is trying to start from a diskette that is not bootable. The system is trying to start from the hard drive but the hard disk has been damaged. Diskette boot has been disabled in Computer Setup. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer with Ctrl+Alt+Del. Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot. From the desktop click on the Start menu. Choose Program Accessories System Tools Scandisk to check for problems. Either use another diskette that is not write-protected or disable the write protection on the diskette. Check the drive letter in your path statement. Use another diskette to write the information. Use a diskette that is compatible with the drive. Check the drive letter in your path statement. Run Computer Setup and enable the diskette drive. Diskette may be installed incorrectly. Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette. Diskette is write-protected. Writing to the wrong drive. Not enough space is left on the diskette. Using the wrong diskette type for the drive type. Diskette drive has been disabled by Computer Setup. Return to the top. Revised: September 17th, 1999 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 320 Series Computer Index page Removal & Replacement Preface -or- Notice Jumper & Switch Settings Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Specifications Removal & Replacement RTC Battery Section Navigation: >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Hood >Power Supply >Drives Index >CD Drive >Diskette Drive >Hard Drive >Video Card >NIC Card >Modem/Fax >DIMM >RTC Battery >Processor >Front Bezel >On-Button Board >System Board Bracket >System Board >I/O Panel . 1 Perform preparation procedures. [. . . ] Grasp the drive on both sides and pull it straight back and out of the chassis. 6 NEXT STEP Revised: September 17th, 1999 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 320 Series Computer Index page Removal & Replacement Preface -or- Notice Jumper & Switch Settings Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Specifications Removal & Replacement Diskette Drive 7 Remove the four screws from the sides of the diskette drive bracket to release the diskette drive from the bracket. END OF SEQUENCE To replace the diskette drive, reverse this procedure. Return to Removal & Replacement Index Page. Revised: September 17th, 1999 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 320 Series Computer Index page Removal & Replacement Preface -or- Notice Jumper & Switch Settings Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Specifications Removal & Replacement CD Drive Removal 4 Remove the four screws from the sides of the CD drive. Pull the CD drive straight out of the front of the chassis. [. . . ]