Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy diskHINT: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How helpfile.Ensure that the external media bay is connected— Check the external mediabay cable and make sure that it is connected to the floppy drive and to theconnector on the back of the computer.Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double-click the My Computericon. If the floppy drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus softwareto check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows fromrecognizing the drive.Cannot save files to a floppy disk— Ensure that the floppy disk is not full or write-protected (locked). See the following illustration.Test the drive with another floppy disk— Insert another floppy disk to eliminatethe possibility that the original floppy disk is defective.file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/solving.htm (9 of 16) [2/28/2004 6:49:25 AM]
