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Do not store your Dell computer in the cooling vents. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Back View 10 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 4 5 1 hard drive 3 air vents 5 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 9 battery 2 smart card slot 4 eSATA/USB connector 6 security cable slot 8 ... into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. About Your Computer 9
Do not store your Dell computer in the cooling vents. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Back View 10 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 4 5 1 hard drive 3 air vents 5 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 9 battery 2 smart card slot 4 eSATA/USB connector 6 security cable slot 8 ... into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. About Your Computer 9
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...that the computer encountered a possible system board failure. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. Tools Power Lights The two-color power-button light located on the front...on and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on . • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is steady amber, there ...
...that the computer encountered a possible system board failure. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. Tools Power Lights The two-color power-button light located on the front...on and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on . • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is steady amber, there ...
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... R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I N T E R R U P T - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Processor fan failure. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - Disconnect the USB device. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Troubleshooting 37 HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. NOTICE - Troubleshooting Software and...
... R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I N T E R R U P T - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Processor fan failure. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - Disconnect the USB device. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Troubleshooting 37 HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. NOTICE - Troubleshooting Software and...