Floopy drive isnt finding disk.

[Asuka]

Same thing happened to my other comp. This is a brand new computer and im sure its not the drive or cables. Brand new floppys aswell. It just says plz insert a floppy disk. Anyone know why this might happen.

 

[Chris D]

Do you get this message when trying to read or write from the floppy?

Are the floppy disks formatted or do they already have data on them?

If you put a blank floppy disk in the drive, leave it in and reboot the computer, does it give you an invalid system disk error?

Is the floppy drive light constantly on?

 

[Asuka]

1. Both
2. They are formatted out the box
3. Will test now
4. No

 

[Chris D]

Have you tried it with disks that you know already have data on? Does it do the same thing?

 

[Asuka]

If you put a blank floppy disk in the drive, leave it in and reboot the computer, does it give you an invalid system disk error?

No

Yes, same thing happens.

 

[Chris D]

Is there power going to the floppy drive (any light indicators at all, any sound)?

If there's no power then ensure the mini-molex connector is plugged in.

If there is power then swap-test the floppy drive cable. If that doesn't work then you need a new floppy disk drive.