Owner's Manual
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... module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working electrical condition, or a possible pre-BIOS outlet and press the power button. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights identify the problem. To help you...section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off" Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68), and then restart the computer. failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally,...
... module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working electrical condition, or a possible pre-BIOS outlet and press the power button. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights identify the problem. To help you...section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off" Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68), and then restart the computer. failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally,...
Owner's Manual
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...a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 122). ...the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred...
...a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 122). ...the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred...
Owner's Manual
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... drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ensure that it is complete, all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to indicate normal operating ...condition. None. After POST is functioning properly. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Drives" on page 85). • If there is an error message on page 122).
... drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ensure that it is complete, all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to indicate normal operating ...condition. None. After POST is functioning properly. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Drives" on page 85). • If there is an error message on page 122).
Owner's Manual
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... 87 DVD drive problems, 34 DVDs, 20 playing, 18 E e-mail problems, 35 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 troubleshooting, 36 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 12 floppy drive ...installing, 94 removing, 92 K keyboard problems, 37 H hard drive activity light, 12 installing, 88 installing second, 91 problems, 35 removing, 87 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 headphone connector, 12 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows...
... 87 DVD drive problems, 34 DVDs, 20 playing, 18 E e-mail problems, 35 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 troubleshooting, 36 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 12 floppy drive ...installing, 94 removing, 92 K keyboard problems, 37 H hard drive activity light, 12 installing, 88 installing second, 91 problems, 35 removing, 87 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 headphone connector, 12 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows...
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... 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet, 35 keyboard, 37 Media Card Reader, 40 memory, 41 modem..., 35 monitor is blank, 47 monitor is hard to read, 48 mouse, 41 network, 42 power, 43 power light conditions, 43 printer, 44 program crashes, 39...
... 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet, 35 keyboard, 37 Media Card Reader, 40 memory, 41 modem..., 35 monitor is blank, 47 monitor is hard to read, 48 mouse, 41 network, 42 power, 43 power light conditions, 43 printer, 44 program crashes, 39...