Error with my "FLOPPY" Help.

cabber · 03-14-2001, 08:46 AM

Just got a new case and transferred my system over last night. When I turned on the machine, I received and error with the floppy drive. It read:

Error (40) Floppy Disk.

It appears like me floppy drive light is staying on at all times. I looked to see if it was installed properly , and looks like it is to me. ANy thoughts? Thanks You.

Ed_abx · 03-14-2001, 09:32 AM

Check your cable to see if #1 pin is on the #1 on the drive and the board. If you have round cables the brown wire is #1.
Peace
Ed

rdmpe · 03-14-2001, 11:51 AM

I agree with Ed. If you have the floppy ribbon cable backward, the led will stay lit all the time, and the floppy will not work. I have done this too many times!

03-14-2001, 09:32 AM	#2
Ed_abx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Titusville FL Posts: 1,229	Check your cable to see if #1 pin is on the #1 on the drive and the board. If you have round cables the brown wire is #1. Peace Ed
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rdmpe A sandwich in every glass Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,609	I agree with Ed. If you have the floppy ribbon cable backward, the led will stay lit all the time, and the floppy will not work. I have done this too many times! __________________ Check out my auctions!
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03-14-2001, 08:46 AM	#1
cabber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 44	Just got a new case and transferred my system over last night. When I turned on the machine, I received and error with the floppy drive. It read: Error (40) Floppy Disk. It appears like me floppy drive light is staying on at all times. I looked to see if it was installed properly , and looks like it is to me. ANy thoughts? Thanks You.
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