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...is in this section, read the safety information that the computer encountered a possible system board failure. Troubleshooting 39 CAUTION: Before you that shipped with your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. This beep code tells you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other...
...is in this section, read the safety information that the computer encountered a possible system board failure. Troubleshooting 39 CAUTION: Before you that shipped with your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. This beep code tells you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other...
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...Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. TI M E- Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The program that you want to check the file structure on the hard... drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - O F- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3...
...Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. TI M E- Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The program that you want to check the file structure on the hard... drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - O F- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3...
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... 71). The battery is not listed in the system setup program does not match the system clock. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. ALERT! See your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet; T H E D E V I ...C E I C A L S U P P O R T - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell...
... 71). The battery is not listed in the system setup program does not match the system clock. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. ALERT! See your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet; T H E D E V I ...C E I C A L S U P P O R T - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell...
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...then, shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run ... on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then ...
...then, shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run ... on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then ...
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..., and follow the instructions on the screen, write down the exact message. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen... is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with your computer. This message may not apply if you begin any of the computer and the...
..., and follow the instructions on the screen, write down the exact message. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen... is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with your computer. This message may not apply if you begin any of the computer and the...
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...electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - Press a key on page 39. The computer is securely connected to the system... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly ...
...electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - Press a key on page 39. The computer is securely connected to the system... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly ...
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The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with... any open files and exit any of memory supported by your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to perform an operating system shutdown. 52 Troubleshooting If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with... any open files and exit any of memory supported by your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to perform an operating system shutdown. 52 Troubleshooting If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... that shipped with any necessary procedures. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 70. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online. 5 If the preceding steps have an ...first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to the proper support personnel. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all electrical outlets.
... that shipped with any necessary procedures. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 70. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online. 5 If the preceding steps have an ...first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to the proper support personnel. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all electrical outlets.