Compaq 319954-001 Laptop User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
Reference Guide 6–5
Install the driver or .inf file for your specific monitor
Select the external monitor as the primary display device
in the display properties
Continue to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is
enabled.
Hard Drive Problems
If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin
Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the
AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power
source and into the back of the notebook.
Remove and reinsert the hard drive.
If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining
Noise
See whether the noise is coming from elsewhere, such as
from the fan or a PC Card drive.
Back up the drive immediately.
If Files Are Corrupted
Open My Computer, and the disk you want to scan. Select
File > Properties. Select the Check Now box under the
Error-checking section of the Tools tab.
Run the virus-scanning program.
If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the
original factory software using the system recovery features
described in this guide.
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