Pc card problems – Dell Inspiron 300m User Manual
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Solving Problems
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PC Card Problems
T
R Y
A N O T HE R
F L O P P Y
D I S K
— Insert another disk to eliminate the
possibility that the original disk is defective.
R
E I NS T AL L
THE
F L OP P Y
D R I V E
1
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the
computer.
2
Remove the drive from the Dell D/Bay. See "Using the Dell™ D/Bay" on
3
Reinstall the drive.
4
Turn on the computer.
C
HE C K
T H E
D/B
A Y
C A B L E
— Shut down the computer. Disconnect the
D/Bay cable from the computer, and firmly reconnect the cable.
C
L E A N
THE
D R IV E
— See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron
Help file for instructions. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your
C
HE C K
T H E
PC C
A RD
— Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into
the connector.
E
NSU R E
T H A T
T H E
C A R D
I S
R E CO G N IZ E D
B Y
W
I ND O W S®
— Double-
click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the
card is listed.
I
F
Y O U
HA V E
P R O B L E MS
W I T H
A
D
EL L
-
P R O VI D E D
PC C
A R D
—
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127).
I
F
Y O U
HA V E
P R O B L E MS
W I T H
A
PC C
AR D
NO T
P R O VI D E D
B Y
D
E L L
— Contact the PC Card manufacturer.