Hard disk drive problems – Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 User Manual

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2. If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” this action step is reserved for a

trained service technician and must be performed only by a trained service technician.

Symptom

Action

The optical drive is not recognized.

1. Make sure that:

• The signal cable and connector are not damaged

and the connector pins are not bent.

• The optical drive is securely connected to the

correct SATA connector on the system board and
the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility
program. See “Using the Setup Utility program”
on page 21
.

• All cables and jumpers (if any) are installed

correctly.

• The correct device driver is installed for the optical

drive.

2. Run any optical drive diagnostic programs if you

have.

3. Reinstall the optical drive and reconnect cables.

4. Replace the signal cable for the optical drive.

5. Replace the optical drive.

6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system

board.

A disc is not working correctly.

1. Make sure that the disc is in the optical drive with the

shiny side facing down.

2. Make sure that the disc surface is clean and not

scratched.

3. Check the disc or package for regional coding. You

might need to purchase a disc with coding for the
region where you are using the product.

4. Restart the disc player program.

5. Restart the server.

6. Run any optical drive diagnostic programs if you

have.

7. Reinstall the optical drive and reconnect cables.

8. Replace the signal cable for the optical drive.

9. Replace the optical drive.

Hard disk drive problems

Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the
problem is solved. If none of these actions solve the problem, see “Troubleshooting procedure” on page
87
for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic. If the problem
cannot be solved by yourself, seek technical assistance. See Chapter 8 “Getting information, help, and
service” on page 93.

Note: If you are instructed to remove, install, or replace any CRUs, refer to the related procedure in
“Installing, removing, or replacing hardware” on page 42.

Chapter 7

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Troubleshooting and diagnostics

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