Compaq Evo Notebook n200 Reference Guide Mobile Expansion Unit - Page 30

External Device Problems and Solutions, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution, Reference Guide

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Troubleshooting External Device Problems and Solutions Problem A new device is not recognized as part of the computer system. Possible Cause The signal cable or power cord of the new device is loose or disconnected. The device was connected while the system power was on. Solution I Ensure that all signal cables are securely connected to the device and the system. I Ensure that all power cords are securely connected to the computer and an electrical outlet. Turn off the computer, turn on the device, then restart the computer. Optical Drive Problems and Solutions Problem The system cannot read the optical disc. Possible Cause The optical disc is not properly seated in the drive. The optical disc is upside down. The optical disc may be dirty or scratched. Solution Eject the disc, reseat the disc in the drive tray, then close the drive tray. Eject the disc, turn it over, then close the drive tray. Replace the disc. A-4 Reference Guide

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Reference Guide
Troubleshooting
External Device Problems and Solutions
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
A new device is not
recognized as part of
the computer system.
The signal cable or
power cord of the new
device is loose or
disconnected.
Ensure that all
signal cables are
securely connected
to the device and
the system.
Ensure that all
power cords are
securely connected
to the computer
and an electrical
outlet.
The device was
connected while the
system power was on.
Turn off the computer,
turn on the device, then
restart the computer.
Optical Drive Problems and Solutions
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The system cannot read
the optical disc.
The optical disc is not
properly seated in the
drive.
Eject the disc, reseat
the disc in the drive tray,
then close the drive tray.
The optical disc is
upside down.
Eject the disc, turn it
over, then close the
drive tray.
The optical disc may be
dirty or scratched.
Replace the disc.