Dell E6500 manual Solving Problems, Battery Problems, Drive Problems

Page 60

4. See the program documentation for installation instructions.

Windows Vista:

1.Click Start Control PanelProgramsPrograms and Features.

2.Select the program you want to remove.

3.Click Uninstall.

4.See the program documentation for installation instructions.

drive letter :\ is not accessible. The device is not ready

The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again.

Insert bootable media

Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD.

Non-system disk error

Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer.

Not enough memory or resources. Close some programs and try again

Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases, you may have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first.

Operating system not found

Contact Dell Technical Support.

Solving Problems

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:

If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.

If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).

If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.

Battery Problems

There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Drive Problems

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Ensure that Microsoft® Windows® Recognizes the drive

Windows XP:

Click Start and click My Computer.

Windows Vista:

Click Start and click Computer.

If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

Image 60
Contents Page Base Assembly Removing the Bottom of the Base AssemblyReplacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Removing the Base AssemblyBack to Contents What You Need to Know for Your Safety Before Working on Your ComputerRecommended Tools Removing the Battery Replacing the BatteryBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CD/DVDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Card Cage Removing the Card CageReplacing the Card Cage Removing the Card Cage Replacing the Card CageBack to Contents Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleFollow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer Replacing the Processor Module Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyDiscrete Graphics Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Integrated Graphics Thermal-Cooling AssemblyIntegrated Graphics Thermal-Cooling Assembly Daughter Card Removing the I/O Daughter CardReplacing the I/O Daughter Card Remove the see Removing the Hinge CoversBack to Contents Removing the Display Assembly DisplayReplacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display PanelRemoving the Ccfl Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel Removing the LED Display PanelReplacing the Ccfl Display Panel Replacing the LED Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Brackets Replacing the Display Panel BracketsDisplay Inverter Removing the Display InverterRemoving the Camera and Microphone Assembly Replacing the Display InverterReplacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Removing the Latch Hook AssemblyReplacing the Latch Hook Assembly Removing the Display Cover Replacing the Display CoverBack to Contents Fan Removing the FanReplacing the Fan Removing the Fan Replacing the FanFlash Cache Modules Removing an FCMRemoving an FCM Replacing an FCM Replacing an FCM Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge CoversReplacing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge CoversKeyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the KeyboardBack to Contents LED Cover Removing the LED CoverReplacing the LED Cover Removing the LED Cover Replacing the LED CoverMemory Removing a Memory ModuleRemoving the Dimm B Module Replacing a Memory Module Dimm aOperation of the Computer Modem Removing the ModemReplacing the Modem Removing the Modem Replacing the ModemBack to Contents Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical DrivePage Palm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm Rest Assembly Back to Contents Power Module Removing the Power ModuleRemoving the Power Module Replacing the Power Module Replacing the Power Module Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest AssemblyRight-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader Cover Removing the Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader CoverReplacing the Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader Cover System Board Assembly Removing the System Board AssemblyRemove the processor see Removing the Processor Module Replacing the System Board Assembly Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Diagnostics Main MenuError Messages Tab FunctionSolving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical driveHard drive problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyMemory Problems Power ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphonesSee Diagnostic Lights No sound from speakersDell Technical Update Service Video and Display ProblemsOnly part of the display is readable WLAN/WiMax Cards Removing a WLAN/WiMax CardReplacing a WLAN/WiMax Card Removing a WLAN/WiMax Card Replacing a WLAN/WiMax CardBack to Contents WPAN/UWB Cards Removing a WPAN/UWB CardRemoving a WPAN/UWB Card Replacing a WPAN/UWB Card Replacing a WPAN/UWB Card Wwan Card Removing a Wwan CardReplacing a Wwan Card Removing a Wwan Card Replacing a Wwan CardBack to Contents
Related manuals
Manual 50 pages 51.78 Kb Manual 72 pages 40.71 Kb