Floppy disk error 40

[joijo]

when I start my PC (P-IV) I get the error 40 floppy disk unit fail and the unit is not working at all.

I replaced the floppy disk unit by a new one but the error remains so my next step would be to replace the disks controller but before doing it I wolud to like to know if there is anything else i can check before spending more money.

[JungleMan]

Make sure the floppy cable is in the right position? Flip it around

[joijo]

Originally posted by Jungle-Man
Make sure the floppy cable is in the right position? Flip it around

I have already test that and the problem remains

[mastermind94]

hm

o Bad cable
o Power not plug
o Some options in the BIOS like, the Drive B: is enabled
o Plugged the drive B: connector instead of drive A:

[Kagey]

omg, i had the exact same problem today, and i fixed it

make sure the floppy is connected to the end of the cable (after the twist means its a

if the light on the drive stays on, it means you have it plugged into the floppy the wrong way

like master said, make sure in the bios that a: drive is set to have a 1.44 mb floppy, and b drive is disabled.