Windows 95 old 486dx computer

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

On Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:11:29 GMT, "Dorothy Parks" <dorothyparks@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>hey anyone know where the hdd controller is on this old Laser 486dx

Probably has a multi-io card.

>computer is it says "
>HDD Controller Failure
>
>Press <F1> to resume
>
>
>
>
>
>Diskette BOOT failure
>
>Insert BOOT diskette in A:
>
>Press any key when ready" thanks
>
>can someone help me fix it?

yes


>--
>Jeff Parks
>Jeffs Computer Service
>
>

Barry
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Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

On Wed, 29 Jun 2005 12:28:10 -0400, help_the_n@w_guy.org wrote:

>Well, at least you didnt post in caps... Ok.. even tho this is NOT a
>laptop, time to help the new guy..

You did top post and write tho instead of though.

>First... all the cables from HD and floppy are on right? red stripe to
>pin one? Goes to motherboard, they are not missing a row?
>Goes to card, same, card well plugged into motherboard?
>Into CMOS, correct hardware set up?
>Time and date off?-Maybe battery on motherboard is dead
>rechargeable? leave pc on for 12 hours.. coin cell or other wise?
>replace.
>
>Use google groups to hunt for details, resist posting questions until
>you are sure that the question has never been asked and well answere
>before..
>Look for a group that has 24hour help desk in it.. they do general
>repair tips

You forgot to add, never top poist.

>g'luck
>
>
>
>On Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:11:29 GMT, "Dorothy Parks"
><dorothyparks@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>>hey anyone know where the hdd controller is on this old Laser 486dx
>>computer is it says "
>>HDD Controller Failure
>>
>>Press <F1> to resume
>
>>Diskette BOOT failure
>>
>>Insert BOOT diskette in A:
>>
>>Press any key when ready" thanks
>>
>>can someone help me fix it?

Barry
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http://members.iinet.net.au/~barry.og