Dell 745 manual Keyboard Problems, Fan Problems, Check the keyboard cable

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Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex 745 User's Guide

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet — Ensure that you have subscribed to an Internet provider. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to the Internet. For help, contact your Internet service provider.

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

Check the keyboard cable —

Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.

Shut down the computer, reconnect the keyboard cable as shown in the Quick Reference Guide for your computer, and then restart the computer.

Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent pins.

Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

Test the keyboard — Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and try using the keyboard. If the new keyboard works, the original keyboard is faulty.

Run the Dell Diagnostics — See Dell Diagnostics.

Check for software and hardware conflicts — see Resolving Software and Hardware

Incompatibilities.

Fan Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

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Contents Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsCard Problems Check the card seating and cableDrive Problems Test the graphics cardTest the cards Adjust the Windows volume control Optical drive problemsRun the Dell Diagnostics See Dell Diagnostics Test the driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsRun Check Disk Keyboard Problems Fan ProblemsCheck the keyboard cable Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Media Card Reader ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems FlexBay device is DisabledNo drive letter is assigned If you receive an insufficient memory message Mouse ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Check the mouse cableNetwork Problems Check the mouse settingsRestart the computer Power Problems LightsPrinter Problems If the power light is blinking amberEnsure that the printer is turned on Restoring Default Settings Check the printer cable connectionsVerify that the printer is recognized by Windows Serial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers No sound from headphones Run the speaker diagnosticsVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankCheck the monitor cable connection Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights If the screen is difficult to read
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