Is the light on? if so the cable might be backwards also it might not be
seated all the way on the MB or in the unit

Dave Jones
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Tanenbaum" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 4:27 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] "(Floppy) Drive not ready"


> After recabling  my Windows 2000 system (necessitated because adding
> additional  memory needed access to the DIMM slots) I now get a "device
> not ready" message when I try to use the 3.5" floppy drive. The Control
> Panel/AddRemove Hardware diagnostic reports that the device is working.
>
> I've checked the attached cable and it seems ok. I'b be grateful for any
> advice about the next step.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Eric Tanenbaum
> Dept of Government
> University of Essex
> Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
> England
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