Flowchart 2.16—Nonfunctioning Device
Clear
CMOS.
Reattach device.
Close notebook,
plug in power,
and reboot.
Device
boots
properly?
Y
Done
Maintenance and Service Guide
Unplug the nonfunctioning device from
the notebook and inspect cables and plugs for
bent or broken pins or other damage.
N
N
If integrated NIC,
Nonfunctioning
device.
Reseat
device.
Y
Any physical
device detected?
Replace hard
drive.
Replace NIC.
replace system
board.
Troubleshooting
Fix or
replace
broken item.
Go to
Flowchart 2.9,
No OS Loading.
Device
boots
properly?
Y
Done
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N