Toshiba A1 Manuel D’Utilisation

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This section describes how to determine if the 3.5” FDD is functioning properly. Perform the 
steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. 

Procedure 1:  FDD Head Cleaning Check 
Procedure 2:  Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check 
Procedure 3:  Connector Check and Replacement Check 

FDD head cleaning is one option available in the Diagnostic Program.  

Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the external floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run the 
test. And then clean the FDD heads using the cleaning kit. If the FDD still does not function 
properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 2. 

Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. 

If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3.