430 Series
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2.9
CD-ROM Drive Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the 430 series internal CD-ROM drive is function-
ing properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the
other procedures as required.
Procedure 1:
CD Cleaning Check
Procedure 2:
Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 3:
Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1
CD Cleaning Check
Clean the laser pickup lens with a lens cleaner. Apply the cleaner to a cloth and wipe the
lens.
If the CD-ROM drive still does not function properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 2.
Procedure 2
Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The CD-ROM drive Diagnostic Test program is stored on the 430 series Diagnostics Disk.
After Toshiba MS-DOS loads, run the diagnostic program stored on the Diagnostics Disk.
Insert a test CD (Toshiba-EMI Test Disc TDY-03) into the CD-ROM drive and run the test.
Refer to Chapter 3,
Tests and Diagnostics
, for more information about the diagnostics test
procedures.
If any other errors occur while executing the CD-ROM drive diagnostics test, go to Procedure
3.
Procedure 3
Connector Check and Replacement Check
The CD-ROM drive is connected to the system board by the CD-ROM drive cable. This
cable may be damaged or disconnected from the system board. Disassemble the 430 series
following the steps described in Chapter 4,
Replacement Procedures,
and perform the follow-
ing checks:
Check 1
Make sure the CD-ROM is firmly connected to the system board.
CD-ROM drive
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System board
If this cable is disconnected, connect it to the system unit and repeat Procedure 2.
If the CD-ROM is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2.
Check 2
The CD-ROM drive may be defective or damaged. Replace the CD-ROM drive
with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the CD-ROM drive is still not
functioning properly, perform Check 3.
Check 3
Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4.