Toshiba SATELLITE A200 - Manual (Page 78)

2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Satellite A200/A205/Pro A200 Series Maintenance Manual
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The 2
nd
HDD or system board may be the reason of a HDD fault. Either of these two
components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s 2
nd
HDD is functioning
properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-15 outlines the process. Start with
Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic test
Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic test
Run the Diagnostic Program, which will automatically execute the 2
nd
HDD R/W test. Refer
to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for more information on the program.
If an error is located, go to Procedure 2. If an error is not located, the 2
nd
HDD function is
functioning properly.
Procedure 2 Connector and replacement check
The 2
nd
HDD module or system board may be disconnected or damaged. Disassemble the
computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform
the following checks.
Check 1 Make sure that the 2
nd
HDD module is securely slotted into the system board. If
the problem persists, go to Check 2.
Check 2 The 2
nd
HDD module may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3.
Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4.