Compaq N150 Laptop User Manual


 
2–20 Maintenance and Service Guide
Troubleshooting
2.17 Non Functioning Device
Done
Any
physical
device?
Y
N
Unplug the Non Functioning device
from thenotebook, inspect cablesand
plugs for bent or broken pins or other
damage.
Reseat
device.
Clear
CMOS.
Done
Fix or
replace
broken item.
Non
functioning
device
Reattach device.
Close notebook,
plug in power,
and reboot.
Device
boots
properly?
Go to
Section 2.9,
No OS Loading.
Device
boots
properly?
Possible badhard
drive. Replace
drive.
Possible bad
diskette drive.
Replace drive.
Possible bad NIC.
Replace card. If
integrated NIC,
replace system
board.
Y
N
Y
N