2 Troubleshooting Procedures
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2.21 E-SATA Troubleshooting
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Perform E-SATA device check
(Procedure 1)
Is E-SATA transmission ok?
Perform diagnostic check
(Procedure 2)
Was an E-SATA problem detected?
Perform connection and replacement check
(Procedure 3)
Replace system board
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Yes
Yes
E-SATA port and
transmission are not
faulty. Continue
troubleshooting - refer
to Figure 2.1
No
No
Figure 2-20 E-SATA troubleshooting process
To determine if the computer’s E-SATA system is functioning properly, perform the
following procedures. Figure 2-24 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue
with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: E-SATA device check
Procedure 2: Windows Application check
Procedure 3: Connection and replacement check