Toshiba F Series Service Manual page 37

4.2.9. HDD is not recognized
Turn on the unit, then check the error
message displayed.
Check the error message.
If the message says "Cannot access the
HDD"
Replace either the HDD flexible cable or
the main PCB assembly.
Does the unit display an
error message?
Replace the HDD.
N
Y
If the message says "The disk format is not
supported."
Format the HDD. (See "3.3.3 Formatting the HDD and transferring and updating
the firmware.")
The repair is complete.
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