NEC VERSA P, Service Manual

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Section 5
Troubleshooting and Options
for the Docking Station II
This section provides information on troubleshooting and repairing the optional Versa series
Docking Station II. See Table Section 5-1 for a list of possible problems and solutions.
For complete NEC service and repair information specific to the Versa P series computer,
see Section 4, Troubleshooting and Repair.
Table Section 5-1 Docking Station II Problems and Solutions
Problem Corrective Action
No power 1. Make sure the Docking Station II is securely connected.
2. Check that the AC power cable is connected securely.
3. Check that the main power switch is set to on.
4. Make sure all internal cables are connected securely.
5. Replace the power switch cable.
IDE drive does not work. 1. Check that the system is configured for the IDE drive.
2. Make sure the IDE drive is formatted.
3. Replace the hard disk drive cable.
Floppy disk drive does not work. 1. Check that the system is configured for the diskette drive.
2. Make sure the diskette is formatted.
3. Check the floppy diskette drive cable connection.
4. Replace the floppy diskette.
5. Replace the floppy diskette drive cable.
Serial device does not work. 1. Check if the system is configured for serial device support.
2. Check that the serial device is turned on.
3. Check RS232C cable connection.