Dell 220S, 420 manual Video and Monitor Problems, Check the monitor cable connection

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Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Eliminate possible interference — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.

Run the speaker diagnostics

Reinstall the sound driver

Run the Hardware Troubleshooter — See Hardware Troubleshooter.

No sound from headphones

Check the headphone cable connection — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see Inside View of Your Computer).

Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

Video and Monitor Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTICE: If your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; however, the card is required for troubleshooting purposes. If you remove the card, store it in a safe and secure location. For information about your graphics card, go to support.dell.com.

The screen is blank

NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the monitor's documentation.

The screen is difficult to read

Check the monitor cable connection —

•Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card.

•If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor.

•Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.

•Remove any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer.

•Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective.

•Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins).

Check the monitor power light —

•If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.

•If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on.

•If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation.

Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Check the diagnostic lights —

See Power Lights.

Check the monitor settings — See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.

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Contents Models DCSCLF, DCSCMF, Dcscsf Removing the Bezel BezelReplacing the Bezel Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the Bios From a CDClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Chassis Support Bracket Removing the Chassis Support BracketReplacing the Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI or PCI Express CardRemoving a PCI or PCI Express Card Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Type Installed Removed Card Sound NetworkRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.comRemoving the Computer Cover Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Page Removing the Processor ProcessorReplacing the Processor Page Hard Drives DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Vostro Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive Vostro Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderPage Replacing or Adding a Media Card Reader Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Optical Drive Removing an Optical DriveReplacing or Adding an Optical Drive Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal Plate Vostro 420 and VostroVostro 220s Fan Removing the Chassis FanReplacing the Chassis Fan Page Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Removing Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing or Adding a Memory Module Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply DC Power Supply Connectors DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connector P10 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireSystem Board Remove the System BoardReplacing a System Board Page System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewSystem Setup Program Options Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios From the Hard DriveBack to Contents Back to Contents Troubleshooting Power LightsTools Beep CodesFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter System MessagesHardware Troubleshooter Click Start→ Help and SupportWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionBattery Problems Solving ProblemsTab Function Drive Problems Adjust the Windows volume controlEnsure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the drive Run Check DiskError Messages Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Uninstall Operating system not found Contact Dell see Contacting DellKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsCheck the keyboard cable End the programMemory Problems If you experience other memory problemsRun the Program Compatibility Wizard If you receive an insufficient memory messageNetwork Problems Mouse ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by WindowsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer Click Properties and click PortsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Video and Monitor Problems Check the monitor power lightCheck the diagnostic lights Check the monitor cable connectionDell Technical Update Service Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconWorking on Your Computer Recommended ToolsBefore Working on Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerInside View of Your Computer System Board Components DIMM4SATA2 SATA1 After Working on Your Computer
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