Re: Thinkpad won't boot

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From: scosgt_at_att.net
Date: Mon Dec 04 2000 - 20:33:49 EST

Assuming that the hard drive is properly
seated/connected, boot from a floppy and see if it even
"sees" the hard drive.
Next, hold down the F1 key and in the EasySetup
INITIALIZE the system. If this won't get the hard drive
recognized, replace the hard drive.
> My friend has a Thinkpad running NT4.0. Sorry, I don't have the model
> number. All of a sudden it won't boot. Rather it displays a crude graphic of
> the floppy drive with the function keys displayed below. Arrows are blinking
> pointing to the F1 key and the Floppy Drive. I was able run some sort of
> System Diagonistic by pushing the Esc key while booting. The system board
> tests OK, the memory test will not complete and the HDD1 test returns some
> messages in red. My only theory on how it occurred is we had a power
> outtage while it was plugged in, but it is attached to a surge protector so
> I'm a little confused. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
> thamblet_at_excite.com
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