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Hard drive
You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message
•
Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk
Cleanup. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files,
see “Deleting unnecessary files” in your online
User
Guide .
•
Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking or
button-tapping the
Recycle Bin icon, then clicking or
tapping Empty Recycle Bin .
•
Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full,
copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then
delete them from the hard drive.
You see a “Data error” message
This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive.
To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see “Checking
the hard drive for errors” in your online
User Guide .
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General
failure reading drive C” error message
•
If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart
your convertible notebook.
•
Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly.
Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your
convertible notebook. For more information about
removing your hard drive, see
“Replacing the hard drive
kit” on page 110 .
•
If your convertible notebook has been subjected to
static electricity or physical shock, you may need to
reinstall the operating system.
Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.
Help
For more information about file management, click or tap
Start , then click or tap Help and Support . Type the keyword file
management
in the
Search Help box
, then press
E
NTER
.