FDD does not read

[Panchi]

I have tried to install a new FDD on my PC. However, the green light always
remain on and when I try to access the floppy it asks to insert disk,
whereas it already is. I have a P4 3.4 120GB SATA and D915PGN intel
Motherboard. Device manager shows "Flopy disk drive" after expanding the
Floppy disk drives + sign. I have checked all the cables but they seem to be
OK. ANy thing that I could be missing?

 

[Kinell]

I have tried to install a new FDD on my PC. However, the green
light always remain on and when I try to access the floppy it
asks to insert disk, whereas it already is. I have a P4 3.4
120GB SATA and D915PGN intel Motherboard. Device manager shows
"Flopy disk drive" after expanding the Floppy disk drives +
sign. I have checked all the cables but they seem to be OK. ANy
thing that I could be missing?

You have fitted the ribbon cable backwards on the drive connector.
Reverse it and all should be well.

 

[Bob I]

Green light remaining on usually indicates the data cable is connected
backwards/upside down. Connect it properly and should have better luck.
The stripe on the cable indicates pin one connector.

 

[Panchi]

Thanks Kinell and bob I. Your advice worked perfect. I just connected the
data cable the other way and now its working fine.

 

[Bob I]

You're welcome, enjoy the day!

Thanks Kinell and bob I. Your advice worked perfect. I just connected the
data cable the other way and now its working fine.