HP Compaq Presario,Presario 3000EA Quick Start Manual page 74

Symptom
Diskette drive cannot read a
diskette.
Problem
Diskette drive has
failed.
Diskette is not
formatted.
Diskette drive has
failed.
Solution
Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your
Certificate of Warranty for details.
To format the diskette:
1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the
My Computer icon.
2. Select the diskette (A) drive.
3. Click File, and point to Format.
4. Select the desired options, and click Start to
begin formatting the diskette.
Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your
Certificate of Warranty for details.